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techApple Blocks ByteDance Apps in US App Store
Apple implements new geoblocking technology to restrict access to Chinese apps like those from ByteDance within the United States, mirroring EU regulations.
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worldTrump, Bondi Sued Over ByteDance TikTok Deal Approval
Lawsuit challenges legality of US government's approval for ByteDance's TikTok joint venture, citing unmet legal requirements and potential content censorship.
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techTikTok Rejects End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages, Citing User Safety
TikTok announces it will not implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages, prioritizing user safety and law enforcement access over absolute privacy, diverging from industry trends.
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techAlibaba AI Chief Steps Down Amid Qwen Growth
Head of Alibaba's Qwen AI division, Lin Junyang, resigns unexpectedly. The AI model saw significant user growth in February.
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techChinese AI Video Tool Sparks Hollywood Copyright Crisis
A new Chinese AI model, Seedance 2.0, is generating cinema-quality video from text prompts, igniting copyright concerns and intense debate within Hollywood's creative industries.