US House overwhelmingly passes TikTok ban bill
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or get banned from the United States.
Mar 13, 2024
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Hong Kong minister says no social media ban under security law
Hong Kong's justice minister said Wednesday the city does not plan to ban social media under a proposed national security law after a public consultation document included suggestions that some apps should be barred.
Mar 6, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Business trumps politics for Chinese companies at CES
Xiaoyu Fan smiled as she looked around a bustling China Pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday as gadgets like bladeless fans were displayed and deals were being made.
Jan 11, 2024
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Biden's new executive order on AI expected to boost Silicon Valley
A lengthy executive order on artificial intelligence signed Monday by President Joe Biden is expected to give a big boost to AI development in Silicon Valley.
Nov 1, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Opinion: Australia urgently needs $100bn for renewable energy. But call it statecraft, not 'industry policy'
This week, a diverse group of organizations called on the Australian federal government to establish a A$100 billion, 10-year policy package to turbocharge Australia's green energy transition.
Sep 13, 2023
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China drafts rules for using facial recognition data
Firms using facial recognition in China will be required to obtain consent or legal permission before collecting personal information, draft regulations released Tuesday said, while stipulating the rules would not apply to ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Two European spyware firms added to US export blacklist
The U.S. Commerce Department added two Europe-based spyware companies to its technology export blacklist on Tuesday for developing surveillance tools deemed to have threatened U.S. national security as well as the privacy ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption
State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, ...
May 25, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
China steps up response to US chip moves but economic reality limits how far
Beijing's restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington's pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, ...
May 25, 2023
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Social media expert discusses consequences of changes for TikTok, Twitter
Montana has become the first state to ban TikTok, with Gov. Greg Gianforte signing a bill that will levy steep fines on any platform selling the popular, Chinese-owned social media app. Meanwhile, tech mogul Elon Musk, whose ...
May 22, 2023
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