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China hits back at U.S. government TikTok ban

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1 year ago

March 1, 2023

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China has accused the U.S. of overreacting after federal employees were ordered to remove Tiktok from government-issued phones

The White House gave government agencies 30 days to ensure that did not have the Chinese-owned app on their devices.

This follows similar moves by the E.U. and Canada over the past few weeks.

A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry says this is the U.S. abusing state power to suppress foreign firms.

“We firmly oppose those wrong actions,” spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters during a news briefing.

“The U.S. government should respect the principles of market economy and fair competition, stop suppressing the companies and provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory environment for foreign companies in the U.S.

“How unsure of itself can the world’s top superpower like the U.S. be to fear young people’s favourite app like that,” Ning said.

Western officials have become increasingly concerned about the app in recent months, and the data it may collect and pass onto the Chinese government.

The company repeatedly affirmed it doesn’t comply with an order to transfer data.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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5 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

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

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EV market shifts as prices are slashed

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1 day ago

May 20, 2024

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Recently, there’s been a noticeable shift in the electric vehicle market, with major players like Nissan, Polestar, and Peugeot offering unprecedented discounts of $15,000 or more below the recommended retail price.

BYD have abandoned their fixed-price models in favour of traditional franchise dealerships. Could this trend reverse? Amidst these developments, Australia anticipates the launch of its first plug-in hybrid utility vehicle, the BYD Shark, following its global debut in Mexico last week. Stay tuned for further updates. #Featured #Trending