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British ministers banned from using Tiktok

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1 year ago

March 17, 2023

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The U.K. is following bans from the United States and the European Union

British government ministers have been banned from using Tiktok, with immediate effect.

The government fears the social media app could give away sensitive data on the phones, which may be accessed by the Chinese government.

TikTok has strongly denied allegations that it hands users’ data to the Chinese government.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been under pressure to follow the lead of the U-S and European Union, in barring the video-sharing app on government devices.

However, some government departments argue TikTok is a way of getting their message out to younger audiences.

Cabinet minister Oliver Dowden said the ban was a “precautionary” move but would come into effect immediately.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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11 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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12 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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18 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China