US Bans TikTok: 170 Million Users Affected
On Sunday, July 2nd, 2024, the US effectively banned TikTok due to national security concerns about its Chinese ownership (ByteDance), impacting 170 million users and potentially influencing global social media dynamics.
US Bans TikTok: 170 Million Users Affected
On Sunday, July 2nd, 2024, the US effectively banned TikTok due to national security concerns about its Chinese ownership (ByteDance), impacting 170 million users and potentially influencing global social media dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Wins Presidency, Promises Immediate Action on Immigration and Pardons
Following his presidential election win, Donald Trump celebrated with thousands of supporters in Washington D.C., promising swift action on immigration, including a border state of emergency, pardons for January 6th participants, and the potential overturning of diversity programs. His win sparked m...
Trump Wins Presidency, Promises Immediate Action on Immigration and Pardons
Following his presidential election win, Donald Trump celebrated with thousands of supporters in Washington D.C., promising swift action on immigration, including a border state of emergency, pardons for January 6th participants, and the potential overturning of diversity programs. His win sparked m...
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52% Bias Score
US Bans TikTok: Global Precedent Set for Social Media Regulation
Following a unanimous Supreme Court decision, a US law banning TikTok came into effect on January 19th, resulting in the app's removal from app stores and its website closure, impacting 160 million users and setting a global precedent for social media regulation.
US Bans TikTok: Global Precedent Set for Social Media Regulation
Following a unanimous Supreme Court decision, a US law banning TikTok came into effect on January 19th, resulting in the app's removal from app stores and its website closure, impacting 160 million users and setting a global precedent for social media regulation.
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68% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, App Resumes US Service
Following a Supreme Court ruling, TikTok faced a US ban over national security concerns; however, President Trump announced a delay in enforcement, allowing the app to resume operations while negotiations for a long-term solution continue.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, App Resumes US Service
Following a Supreme Court ruling, TikTok faced a US ban over national security concerns; however, President Trump announced a delay in enforcement, allowing the app to resume operations while negotiations for a long-term solution continue.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Temporarily Halted; Sale Remains Uncertain
A US federal ban on TikTok went into effect on Sunday but was temporarily suspended by President-elect Trump, giving ByteDance more time to find a buyer; several parties have expressed interest, but the sale is complicated by national security concerns surrounding the algorithm.
TikTok Ban Temporarily Halted; Sale Remains Uncertain
A US federal ban on TikTok went into effect on Sunday but was temporarily suspended by President-elect Trump, giving ByteDance more time to find a buyer; several parties have expressed interest, but the sale is complicated by national security concerns surrounding the algorithm.
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52% Bias Score
Perplexity AI Bids to Merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI bid to merge with TikTok U.S. and new capital partners was submitted to ByteDance on Saturday; the deal, valued at over $50 billion, would integrate video into Perplexity and maintain most ByteDance investor equity.
Perplexity AI Bids to Merge with TikTok U.S.
Perplexity AI bid to merge with TikTok U.S. and new capital partners was submitted to ByteDance on Saturday; the deal, valued at over $50 billion, would integrate video into Perplexity and maintain most ByteDance investor equity.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes, Saving TikTok from US Ban (Temporarily)
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, experienced a brief US outage on Saturday, but resumed operations Sunday after President-elect Trump announced an executive order to extend its operation while negotiating a deal to address national security concerns, potentially involving a joint venture with US ownershi...
Trump Intervenes, Saving TikTok from US Ban (Temporarily)
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, experienced a brief US outage on Saturday, but resumed operations Sunday after President-elect Trump announced an executive order to extend its operation while negotiating a deal to address national security concerns, potentially involving a joint venture with US ownershi...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delayed, Perplexity AI Bids for U.S. Operations
President-elect Trump's announcement to delay a TikTok ban via executive order has led to the platform's service restoration in the U.S., while a concurrent bid by Perplexity AI to merge with TikTok's U.S. division and ByteDance introduces a new player into the equation.
TikTok Ban Delayed, Perplexity AI Bids for U.S. Operations
President-elect Trump's announcement to delay a TikTok ban via executive order has led to the platform's service restoration in the U.S., while a concurrent bid by Perplexity AI to merge with TikTok's U.S. division and ByteDance introduces a new player into the equation.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Day: Swift Action on Immigration and January 6th Pardons
On his inauguration day, Donald Trump promised to immediately sign numerous executive orders addressing various crises, including a focus on immigration with "Operation Safeguard" and pardons for January 6th convicts, bypassing Congress and potentially exceeding 200 orders.
Trump's Inauguration Day: Swift Action on Immigration and January 6th Pardons
On his inauguration day, Donald Trump promised to immediately sign numerous executive orders addressing various crises, including a focus on immigration with "Operation Safeguard" and pardons for January 6th convicts, bypassing Congress and potentially exceeding 200 orders.
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76% Bias Score
Trump Reinstates TikTok After US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump restored TikTok's service in the US on Sunday, hours after a federal ban took effect, claiming to have saved the app for over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses; he plans a joint venture with a US company to ensure its continued operation.
Trump Reinstates TikTok After US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump restored TikTok's service in the US on Sunday, hours after a federal ban took effect, claiming to have saved the app for over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses; he plans a joint venture with a US company to ensure its continued operation.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Reverses Stance
President-elect Donald Trump issued an executive order delaying the TikTok ban, reversing his prior stance and allowing the app to return to U.S. users after a weekend outage, despite legal challenges and bipartisan support for the ban.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Reverses Stance
President-elect Donald Trump issued an executive order delaying the TikTok ban, reversing his prior stance and allowing the app to return to U.S. users after a weekend outage, despite legal challenges and bipartisan support for the ban.
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52% Bias Score