TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.
TikTok Unavailable in US Following Supreme Court Ruling
Due to non-compliance with a US law requiring the sale of its US operations by January 19th, 2024, TikTok is temporarily unavailable in the US, affecting an estimated 170 million users; the Supreme Court upheld the law citing national security concerns over ByteDance's alleged spying for China.
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40% Bias Score
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
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48% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Sparks Concerns of Global Spread
The US will ban TikTok on Sunday due to national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership, prompting predictions of a global ban mirroring previous actions against Huawei and Kaspersky, although the incoming President's opposition introduces uncertainty.
US TikTok Ban Sparks Concerns of Global Spread
The US will ban TikTok on Sunday due to national security concerns related to its Chinese ownership, prompting predictions of a global ban mirroring previous actions against Huawei and Kaspersky, although the incoming President's opposition introduces uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score
Tech CEOs Attend Trump's Inauguration, Shaping US Tech Policy
Tech giants Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and others will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, shaping the future of US technology policy and regulation; notable absences include Jensen Huang of Nvidia.
Tech CEOs Attend Trump's Inauguration, Shaping US Tech Policy
Tech giants Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and others will attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, shaping the future of US technology policy and regulation; notable absences include Jensen Huang of Nvidia.
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48% Bias Score
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
Unregulated Period-Tracking Apps Fuel Rise in Unplanned Pregnancies in UK
Millions of UK women use period-tracking apps for contraception, but many are unregulated and make inaccurate predictions, leading to a rise in unplanned pregnancies and calls for stricter regulation.
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52% Bias Score
OpenAI Returns to Robotics: Humanoid Robots for Automation
OpenAI is restarting its robotics program, aiming to develop humanoid robots for automation, reflecting a broader trend of AI integration across diverse sectors.
OpenAI Returns to Robotics: Humanoid Robots for Automation
OpenAI is restarting its robotics program, aiming to develop humanoid robots for automation, reflecting a broader trend of AI integration across diverse sectors.
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16% Bias Score
TikTok Influencers Migrate to RedNote Amidst Impending US Ban
TikTok influencers are leaving the platform for RedNote due to an impending US ban scheduled for Sunday, highlighting the significant impact on creators' livelihoods and the broader social media landscape.
TikTok Influencers Migrate to RedNote Amidst Impending US Ban
TikTok influencers are leaving the platform for RedNote due to an impending US ban scheduled for Sunday, highlighting the significant impact on creators' livelihoods and the broader social media landscape.
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16% Bias Score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Lead Mobile AI Development
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, launching at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, will be the flagship device for its Galaxy AI software, setting the direction of mobile AI development through 2025 and beyond, building on the success of the S24 AI launch which saw nearly 25% of buyers citing AI as a key ...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to Lead Mobile AI Development
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, launching at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, will be the flagship device for its Galaxy AI software, setting the direction of mobile AI development through 2025 and beyond, building on the success of the S24 AI launch which saw nearly 25% of buyers citing AI as a key ...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. TikTok Ban Commences Early, Causing Widespread Disruption
The U.S. TikTok ban, initially set for midnight ET on January 19th, began early on January 18th, logging users out around 10:30 p.m. ET, due to a Supreme Court ruling mandating TikTok's separation from ByteDance or removal from U.S. services. President-elect Trump's statement suggests a potential 90...
U.S. TikTok Ban Commences Early, Causing Widespread Disruption
The U.S. TikTok ban, initially set for midnight ET on January 19th, began early on January 18th, logging users out around 10:30 p.m. ET, due to a Supreme Court ruling mandating TikTok's separation from ByteDance or removal from U.S. services. President-elect Trump's statement suggests a potential 90...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Effectively Blocked in US
Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.
TikTok Effectively Blocked in US
Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.
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52% Bias Score
VIP Awards Foster Collaboration in Crowded Retail Tech Market
The VIP Awards, founded by Vicki Cantrell, celebrate excellence in retail technology, fostering relationships between vendors and retailers to navigate the complexities of a market with over 14,000 technology solutions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
VIP Awards Foster Collaboration in Crowded Retail Tech Market
The VIP Awards, founded by Vicki Cantrell, celebrate excellence in retail technology, fostering relationships between vendors and retailers to navigate the complexities of a market with over 14,000 technology solutions, ultimately improving operational efficiency and customer experience.
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48% Bias Score
Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims
New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.
Hidden Malware in Emails Bypasses Security: 29,000 Victims
New malware campaigns, VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer, hide malicious code in email images, bypassing security; one image was viewed 29,000 times, resulting in credential and financial data theft.
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32% Bias Score