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House overwhelmingly passes bill to ban TikTok or force sale

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5 months ago

March 14, 2024

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Lobbyists shift focus to Senate after House votes to crack down on TikTok.

The House of Representatives decisively passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at banning TikTok from operating in the United States or compelling its sale.

Lawmakers expressed apprehension that the parent company, ByteDance, might relinquish U.S. users’ data to Beijing, citing national security risks.

Despite a eleventh-hour lobbying blitz by the Chinese-controlled short-video platform, the House vote underscored strong bipartisan consensus on addressing TikTok’s perceived threats to national security.

The bill passed by a vote of 352 to 65, with one member voting present, signaling a resounding endorsement for legislative action against TikTok.

Major debate

Now, attention turns to the Senate, where the fate of the bill remains uncertain.

Lobbyists on both sides are expected to intensify efforts to sway senators, as the legislation heads for what promises to be a contentious debate in the upper chamber.

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Deadpool & Wolverine movie seeks to break Disney’s streak of comic book flops

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23 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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A new hope for Disney’s comic book universe.

The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie aims to revitalise Disney’s comic book adaptations, breaking the recent streak of underperforming titles on Disney Plus. Despite high expectations, series like She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Secret Invasion failed to capture audiences, leaving fans eager for a blockbuster hit. With iconic characters and a promise of thrilling action, this film is set to reinvigorate the franchise and restore faith in Disney’s comic book ventures.

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AI enters the Big Brother house, raising concerns around the truth of reality TV

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3 days ago

July 24, 2024

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How will the integration of AI into reality TV impact audience engagement and what role will this have on the future of entertainment?

The latest season of Big Brother has left fans scratching their heads with the introduction of Big Brother AI, also knowns as BB AI, taking centre stage.

Tom Finnigan from Talkingbrands.ai joins to discuss all the curious AI cases of the week. #featured