Indicates a growing number of companies have shown interest and the potential for a “bidding war.” President Donald Trump said this week that technology companies have been showing…
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President Elect Trump Speaks with President Xi Prior to Inauguration
He seeks to preserve TikTok’s use in the United States. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as he prepares for his second aministration.…
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Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok in U.S.
The social media app prepares to shut down its U.S. platform. The justices of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law on Friday that requires TikTok’s Chinese-based owner…
Read MoreSupreme Court Will Hear TikTok Case
Senate minority leader urges high court to The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it accepted TikTok’s appeal on the U.S. law, which was passed by Congress in April…
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U.S.-UK Releases Joint Statement on Child Online Safety
They emphasized the importance of internet protections during G7 technology summit. The United States and the United Kingdom called for improvements to online protections for children, announcing a…
Read MoreFTC Reports Social Media’s Invasive Data Practices and Inadequate Child Protections
Findings reveal extensive surveillance for profit and lack of privacy safeguards for users. A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report highlighted the extensive data collection practices of major…
Read MoreAdministration Takes Action Against Russian Media Company and Employees
DOJ indicts two employees for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate FARA. The Department of Justice announced indictments against two employees of the Russian state media network…
Read MoreCircuit Court Revives Case Alleging TikTok Involvement in Child’s Death
The panel rejects an attempt to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit over “blackout challenge.” The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit claiming that TikTok’s algorithm led…
Read MoreDOJ and FTC Sue TikTok for Child Privacy Law Violations
The agencies allege TikTok collected personal data from children without parental consent, breaching COPPA. The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a…
Read MoreJustice Department Asks Appeals Court to Uphold TikTok Divestment Law
Officials support the premise that the Chinese-owned app poses a national security threat. A recent law passed by Congress and signed by President Biden could lead to the…
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