US House Passes Legislation to Require TikTok's Chinese Parent Company to Divest Ownership Stake, TikTok Criticizes Bill for Infringing on Free Speech / is on Nostr

TikTok ban in the US, free speech, national security, ByteDance divestment

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2024-06-08 02:02:19

US Lawmakers Call for Scrutiny of NewsBreak App Over Chinese Origins and AI Missteps
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US lawmakers call for scrutiny of NewsBreak app over Chinese origins and AI missteps. Chinese AI chatbots programmed to avoid discussing sensitive topics like the Tiananmen Massacre. Price war among Chinese AI players pushes LLM prices to historic lows. Baidu reconstructs its platform into a one-stop AI content acquisition and creation platform. Baichuan debuts advanced AI assistant powered by upgraded LLM. Migu Music's AI video foundation model becomes the first to pass filing process in Sichuan Province. Concerns raised about NewsBreak's links to Chinese investors and presence in China. #AI #China #PriceWar #Chatbots #NewsBreak...
#newstr #Baichuan #AiAssistant #Llm #AiSuperApp #ChineseLanguageModel #LlmPricesInChina #AlibabaCloud #ChineseAiPlayers #Bidusw'sLibraryAiFunctions #CaiLingAiVideoFoundationModel #MiguMusic #ChinaMobile #GenerativeAiServices #TencentCloud'sFoundationModelAndAiProductSolutions #ChineseAiChatbotsAndTheTiananmenMassacre #Newsbreak'sChineseTiesAndAigeneratedContent
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2024-04-24 14:01:08

US Senate Approves Bill to Ban TikTok, Sparking Legal Battle
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The US Senate has approved a bill to ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake. TikTok plans to challenge the legislation in court, arguing it violates the First Amendment. A potential ban could lead to a prolonged legal battle lasting around two years. #TikTok #ban #legalbattle...
#newstr #Tiktok #UsSenate #Ban #Bytedance #JoeBiden #China
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2024-04-24 12:04:02

US Senate Passes Bill to Ban TikTok if Chinese Owner Doesn't Sell It
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The US Senate has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it within nine months. Concerns about data access and surveillance by China prompted the bill, which could lead to severe restrictions if ByteDance doesn't comply. TikTok plans to fight the ban, citing infringement on free speech. #TikTok #ban #nationalsecurity...
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2024-04-22 23:25:35

US Congress Passes Potential TikTok Ban as Part of Foreign Aid Package
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The US House of Representatives has passed a potential TikTok ban as part of a foreign aid package. If the legislation becomes law, TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would be required to sell the app within a year or face a ban. TikTok has vowed to challenge the ban in court, citing concerns about free speech rights and the impact on the US economy. The ban would result in TikTok being removed from US app stores, preventing new downloads and updates for current users. While some users may find ways to bypass the ban, such as offline app installation or using a VPN, it would likely be inconvenient for many. Experts believe that even if the ban is enacted, it could face legal challenges on First Amendment grounds. The ban could have a significant impact on TikTok's popularity and u...
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2024-04-22 17:28:35

US Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban TikTok, Prompting Concerns About Freedom of Speech and National Security
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The possibility of a US TikTok ban has increased with a recent update from lawmakers. The US House of Representatives has passed a bill called the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which could effectively ban TikTok in the United States. The bill requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform within 180 days or face a ban in American app stores. The bill received bipartisan support, passing with a vote of 352-65. House Speaker Mike Johnson proposed extending the sale requirement deadline to nine months, with a potential for a 90-day extension. The proposed legislation has been added to another bill that seeks to aid foreign countries in economic relief .
TikTok has expressed opposition to the legislation, claiming that it goes ag...
#newstr #Tiktok #Ban #UnitedStates #Bytedance #FreedomOfSpeech #NationalSecurity #AppStores #Downloads #Updates #Circumvent #Vpn
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2024-04-22 10:28:54

US House Passes Legislation to Ban TikTok in the United States if Chinese Owner Doesn't Sell Stake
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The US House of Representatives has taken another step towards a possible ban on TikTok in the United States. The House passed legislation that would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance Ltd, to sell its stake in the app within a year or face a ban. The bill, which is part of a larger foreign aid package, passed by a vote of 360 to 58 and will now move to the Senate for consideration .
If the legislation is passed by the Senate and signed into law, ByteDance will have nine months to sell its stake in TikTok, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. TikTok has expressed opposition to the legislation and has indicated that it may take legal action to block the law if it passes. The ban reflects concerns about Chinese threats to the US and the potential for Chin...
#newstr #Tiktok #Ban #China #BytedanceLtd #Legislation #Senate #UserData #Lawsuit #FreeSpeech
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