Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?
U.S. lawmakers have grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and harmful content, with some pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.
Mar 24, 2023
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TikTok updates rules; CEO on charm offensive for US hearing
TikTok went on a counteroffensive Tuesday amid increasing Western pressure over cybersecurity and misinformation concerns, rolling out updated rules and standards for content as its CEO warned against a possible U.S. ban ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Pornhub parent bought by Canadian private equity firm
Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners announced Thursday its purchase of beleaguered MindGeek which operates Pornhub, the world's biggest pornography site.
Mar 17, 2023
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Proton VPN in media partnership against online censorship
Internet privacy and access company Proton said Monday it would provide German broadcaster Deutsche Welle with virtual private network (VPN) services aimed at helping skirt government censorship.
Mar 6, 2023
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Betting on social media as a news destination for the young
If young people are spending so much time on social media, it stands to reason that's a good place to reach them with news.
Mar 3, 2023
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Is there a way to pay content creators whose work is used to train AI? Yes, but it's not foolproof
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery, or theft? Perhaps it comes down to the imitator.
Feb 28, 2023
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Google tests blocking news content for some Canadians
Google is blocking some Canadian users from viewing news content in what the company said Wednesday is a test run of a potential response to a Canadian government's online news bill.
Feb 23, 2023
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Facebook-owner Meta to roll out paid subscription
Facebook, the social network that was supposed to stay free "always," and its stablemate Instagram launched on Sunday a paid subscription service, as the advertising-based business model that has long dominated the internet ...
Feb 20, 2023
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TikTok, Twitter user numbers bring them under strict EU rules
TikTok, Twitter, Apple Store, Amazon and several other online platforms have announced user figures in Europe that bring them under stricter EU regulations for policing internet content.
Feb 17, 2023
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How to make money on TikTok and Instagram
For most companies and small-business owners, social media is a tool used to raise awareness and build a following around a certain product or service. The companies create content that informs consumers and redirects them ...
Feb 16, 2023
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