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China’s AI companies are reportedly rationing the use of their services because they don’t have enough chips

Blame the U.S. and its export controls blocking AI chip sales to China.

Fortune · Jun 28, 2024

Civil Rights Groups, Tech Leaders Rally Against Impending TikTok Ban

Civil rights organizations have voiced concerns that a ban would disproportionately impact marginalized communities reliant on TikTok as a platform for cultural expression.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

Free speech and digital rights groups argue TikTok law would infringe on the First Amendment

A group of nonprofits argued in a legal filing that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, is an unconstitutional measure that restricts speech and makes it impossible for users to associate on the app

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban

TikTok on Thursday disclosed a letter the company sent to the government in April accusing the federal agency that once held the platform’s future in its hands of “political demagoguery.”

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks

ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an ‘effective solution’ to protect US users.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024

FTC Refers Tiktok Complaint To Department Of Justice

FTC refers TikTok complaint to DOJ for alleged COPPA violations and deceptive practices, sparking legal battle.

Top News · Jun 19, 2024

Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ

The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024

TikTok is hiring policy managers for ‘shocking and graphic content’

Duties include watching "deeply disturbing content on a daily basis."

Fortune · Jun 14, 2024

'If They Can Control the Flow of Information, They Can Control You': BASEDPolitics Sues To Stop TikTok Ban

The plaintiffs hope to "help Republicans and conservatives see why this ban is inconsistent with the free speech values they say they care about."

Reason · Jun 10, 2024

What Does a Looming TikTok Ban Mean for Fashion Trends?

The app has completely changed the style landscape. But a recent legal ruling has put the availability of TikTok in the U.S. after mid-January in even more jeopardy.

Marie Claire · Jun 5, 2024