Tag #Technology

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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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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lefigaro.fr
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
bbc.com
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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

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
gr.euronews.com
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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

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theguardian.com
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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

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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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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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
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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

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forbes.com
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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

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forbes.com
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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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No Poverty
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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

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forbes.com
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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

Decent Work and Economic Growth
forbes.com
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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

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