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Alibaba Cloud has partnered with China Media Group for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, enhancing its cloud and AI capabilities. Meanwhile, Tencent collaborates with Honor to integrate AI into smartphones, as Apple faces challenges in launching its AI features in China due to regulatory issues.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on January 10 regarding a law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest by January 19 or face a ban in the U.S. The case raises significant First Amendment concerns, with TikTok arguing the law infringes on users' rights. President-elect Trump has requested a delay to negotiate a resolution.
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Chinese AI firm SenseTime is relocating from a prime office in Singapore to a smaller, less expensive space. This move reflects its struggles in a competitive AI market and the changing dynamics of Singapore's office market amid rising vacancies and economic challenges.
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Apple's smartphone sales in China continue to decline, with foreign shipments dropping 47.4% year-on-year in November 2024. In response, Apple is offering significant discounts on its iPhone models ahead of the Lunar New Year, amid fierce competition from local brands like Huawei.
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Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri assistant violated user privacy by recording conversations without consent. The settlement, pending court approval, could provide up to $20 per device for eligible users who owned Siri-enabled devices from September 2014 to December 2024.
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Recent advancements in AI technology are reshaping video production and investment analysis. OpenAI's ChatGPT introduces phone number-only sign-ups, while ArborChat enhances stock analysis using large language models. These innovations aim to improve efficiency and engagement in their respective fields as competition intensifies.
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Utah's lawsuit against TikTok reveals the app's internal findings on child exploitation via its livestream feature, TikTok Live. The suit alleges that the platform has facilitated sexual exploitation and criminal activities, prompting a broader legal scrutiny of TikTok's practices regarding minors.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on TikTok's future by January 19, 2025, as the app faces a potential ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership. The case raises significant First Amendment concerns amid national security fears.
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Recent developments in AI technology highlight a competitive landscape, with new models from companies like OpenAI and DeepSeek. Concerns about job displacement persist as reliance on AI grows, emphasizing the need for educational initiatives to prepare the workforce for these changes, particularly in digital literacy and skills development.
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Federal agencies are investigating TP-Link routers amid concerns of cybersecurity risks linked to potential Chinese interference. The probes could lead to a ban on the devices as early as 2025, following reports of compromised networks targeting U.S. organizations. TP-Link defends its security practices, asserting its products are safe.
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As TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban by January 19, users are migrating to alternative apps like Xiaohongshu (RedNote) and Lemon8. These platforms are gaining traction among content creators, with Xiaohongshu recently becoming the most downloaded app in the U.S. amid this upheaval.
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Apple has established a new software development firm in Shanghai while facing regulatory hurdles in Indonesia that prevent the sale of its latest iPhone model. The company is also navigating increased competition in China and ongoing negotiations for local partnerships to launch AI products.
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Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has raised $265 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to approximately $5 billion. The funds will support expansion into new markets and product categories, as well as enhance seller tools. The company reported over $3 billion in sales last year, doubling its performance from 2023.
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order to delay a federal ban on TikTok, set to take effect on January 19, 2025. The ban, resulting from a law requiring its Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app, faces legal challenges as Trump seeks a political resolution to protect its 170 million U.S. users.
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TikTok has warned it will cease operations in the U.S. on January 19 unless the Biden administration assures tech companies like Apple and Google they won't face penalties under a new law. This follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding the law, which mandates TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest or face a ban.
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The mayor of Glogowek, Piotr Bujak, has invited Elon Musk to purchase a historic castle in Poland. The castle, which requires renovation, is seen as a potential hub for Musk's European operations. No price has been disclosed, and Musk has yet to respond to the offer.
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As the January 19 deadline for a TikTok ban approaches, US users are migrating to the Chinese app RedNote, leading to a surge in downloads. This shift has sparked unexpected cultural exchanges between American and Chinese users, despite ongoing national security concerns.
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Chinese officials are reportedly considering a sale of TikTok to Elon Musk as a way to navigate U.S. regulatory pressures ahead of a January 19 deadline. TikTok has dismissed these discussions as 'pure fiction,' while analysts speculate on the implications of such a deal.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok over national security concerns, prompting a surge of users to the Chinese app RedNote. With over 700,000 new users in just two days, RedNote is rapidly gaining popularity as TikTok's deadline approaches for a potential sale or ban.
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The U.S. government is set to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app to a government-approved buyer within 270 days. This unprecedented move raises concerns about user data security and the app's future in the U.S.
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As of January 19, 2025, TikTok has temporarily ceased operations in the U.S. following a law mandating its sale from Chinese parent company ByteDance. President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he may grant a 90-day reprieve to negotiate a solution, raising questions about the app's future in America.