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Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open

The year was 2010 and Google was about to exit due to concerns over censorship and cyberattacks. That decision was lauded by democracy activists, but not Bill Gates and Microsoft's then-CEO Steve Ballmer, who suggested Google was overreacting. In the past five years, however, at least 15 Microsoft branch offices…

The Economic Times

‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again

The US government has lifted the ban on TikTok being installed on government devices.

TechRadar

Federal employees get the OK to use TikTok again after ban on government phones

Members of Congress are still banned from keeping the app on their phones

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What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?

The social media companies have denied allegations that their products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a broader youth mental health crisis, saying they take action to protect the youngest users on their platforms. The companies have also argued Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields them…

The Economic Times

Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids’ mental health: What we know

Major social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict young users and harm mental health. Nearly every US state and over a thousand school districts have filed these complaints. Individual cases and bellwether trials are testing company responsibility…

The Economic Times

After 250 layoffs and a Nashville office shutdown, TikTok makes another big move US employees didn’t expect and it’s the same one Instagram and Amazon made

After laying off 250 employees and announcing the closure of its Nashville office, TikTok is making another major move affecting US staffers. TikTok has asked that most employees will reportedly be required to return to the office five days a week from September, following a similar path taken by Instagram…

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Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations

China has a tradition of paternalistic government regulations meant to pre-empt potential problems, said Yolanda Ma, an expert on AI governance. As an example, she referred to a few cases of suicides in the U.S. by young people after interacting with AI companions.

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New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.

Euronews

ByteDance Is Reportedly Training a Massive New AI Model to Rival Anthropic's Mythos

ByteDance is reportedly developing a new AI model that may rival the scale of Anthropic’s advanced Mythos system, in a bid to close the gap with leading U.S. AI companies.

Benzinga

TikTok Lays Off 250 Employees: 145,000-Square-Foot Nashville Office Shuts After Just Two Years

TikTok to close its Nashville office, cutting 250 jobs as part of a strategic shift. Discover the reasons behind this decision and its impact on the company's US operations.

International Business Times UK

Global Market: SoftBank's AI strategy stays on course despite flat OpenAI valuation in Q1

SoftBank reported an 18% decline in first-quarter net profit, though earnings exceeded expectations as strong gains from Intel and ByteDance investments offset weaker contributions from OpenAI. The company remains focused on expanding its AI portfolio, with major investments, new financing and long-term commitments reinforcing its artificial intelligence growth strategy, according…

The Economic Times

Tech Brief (July 31): ByteDance Reshuffles Workplace Tool Feishu in AI Push

Robotics startup Unitree launches $620 million STAR Market IPO, Zhongji Innolight slides in Hong Kong debut following $7 billion IPO

Caixin Global

EU Says TikTok Allowed Kids To Be Vulnerable To Predators. Now It Might Face Massive Fines

The European Union has alleged that ByteDance and its social media platform TikTok are breaking online content rules and making children potentially vulnerable to online predators.

International Business Times

China's memory chip makers ride AI boom to new power, US scrutiny

Chinese chipmakers CXMT and YMTC are now dictating memory chip prices globally. These companies are securing significant deals with major Chinese tech firms. Both firms are preparing for blockbuster initial public offerings soon. They face scrutiny from the United States over military ties and market power. Expanded manufacturing capacity aims…

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Trump Cabinet Joins TikTok: Several Department Members Launch Official Accounts After DOJ Clears Platform

US cabinet members have launched TikTok accounts following a Justice Department decision allowing federal use of the app, after significant ownership changes addressed national security concerns

The Economic Times

US lawmakers urge Donald Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

In a letter, the lawmakers focused on the European Union's Digital Markets Act aimed at reining in the power of Amazon, Apple, Booking Holdings, TikTok owner ByteDance, Google, Meta Platforms and Microsoft. The lawmakers cited European businesses' unfettered access to the U.S. market as a comparison. The Commission said a…

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China is considering export controls on AI technologies, including banning local companies from using TSMC, report claims — restrictions would also cover advanced AI models, training data, and overseas acquisitions

China's Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) considers to restrict exports of advanced AI models, training data, and overseas acquisitions of strategically important technology companies; prohibit usage of foreign semiconductor manufacturing services.

Benzinga

Alibaba, ByteDance Join Regulatory Talks As Beijing Tightens Grip With Sweeping AI, Chip Export Curbs: Report

Beijing regulators are reportedly mulling more stringent export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies.

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Tech Brief (Jul. 21): Is Mega Chip IPO to Blame for China’s Tech Rout?

ByteDance launches audio creation model, EU fines AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to curb illegal goods

The Economic Times

China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips

Regulators led by the China's Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) ⁠have been ‌consulting leading domestic AI ⁠and chipmaking groups on how to prevent China's advanced technologies and star start-ups from ‌being acquired by the west, the report ⁠said, citing two people involved in the discussions.

International Business Times UK

'He Really Is Like My Family, Like My Lover': China's AI Rules Trigger Digital Breakups

China's AI rules forced major tech groups to remove chatbot companion features, prompting thousands of farewell posts.

Benzinga

TikTok Back on Government Devices as Trump Administration Reverses Ban Over Security Risks

On Friday, the U.S. Justice Department said that federal employees may once again download TikTok on government-issued devices, determining that the app no longer poses the national security risks that led to a federal ban in 2022.

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Seedance Bingo Review: Hands‑On with Seedance 2.5 and the Upgrade from Seedance 2.0

The AI video generation landscape evolves at breakneck speed. Every few months, a new model release promises sharper visuals, longer clips, or smarter prompt understanding. When ByteDance announced the latest iteration of its Seedance video model, creators and marketers immediately asked the same question: is Seedance 2.5 a meaningful step…

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AI Video is Reaching The Music Business, and ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 Shows How Fast

A generation of AI video tools that could once produce only a few seconds of unstable footage is now generating clips long enough to sit alongside a song, and the shift is beginning to reach an industry that has always treated the music video as an expensive proposition.

The Economic Times

US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China

In May, ⁠Reuters reported ⁠the Commerce Department had cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy the H200, but no deliveries had been made at the time. Sources said at the time that Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance were among those approved.

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