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A TikTok influencer holds a sign that reads "Keep TikTok" outside the US Supreme Court as it hears oral arguments on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the US on January 10, 2024.

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Fears over the dangers of fast-developing artificial intelligence run up to an existential threat to humanity. Those funding AI should think about the dangers, not just chase profit at all costs.

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Fears over the dangers of fast-developing artificial intelligence run up to an existential threat to humanity. Those funding AI should think about the dangers, not just chase profit at all costs.

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The TikTok war between the US and China is rooted not only in Washington’s fear of potential threats to national security but also a wider clash of cultures and freedoms.

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The TikTok war is about more than technology

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Stellar growth made TikTok one of the world's most popular social media apps, but Western countries are accusing the platform of being an agent of China.

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TikTok under attack amid fears it is harvesting data

Stellar growth made TikTok one of the world's most popular social media apps, but Western countries are accusing the platform of being an agent of China

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TikTok logos are seen in this illustration taken February 15, 2022. Picture taken February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

France Fines TikTok $5.4 mln For Online Tracking Shortcomings

France fined TikTok 5 million euros ($5.4 million) for shortcomings linked to the short video platform's handling of online tracking known as "cookies", which the ByteDance-owned company said it had…

12 January 2023

EU Commissioner Says He Will Remind TikTok CEO To Respect EU Rules

Chinese social media company TikTok must remember to respect European Union rules, including transparency requirements regarding its algorithms, Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton…

09 January 2023

UK May Fine TikTok $29 Million for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy

Britain could fine TikTok 27 million pounds ($28.91 million) following an investigation that found the short-form video app may have breached UK's data protection law by failing to safeguard privacy…

26 September 2022

TikTok To Clamp Down On Paid Political Posts By Influencers Ahead of U.S. Midterms

TikTok will work to prevent content creators from posting paid political messages on the short-form video app, as part of its preparation for the U.S. midterm election in November, the company said…

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