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LGBTQ+ pledge: US House approves new human rights bill

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The US House of Representatives has approved a new bill cracking down on human rights abuses of LGBTQ+ individuals abroad

The government is pledging to impose tougher sanctions on those countries involved in attacks or harassment against members of queer communities.

The bill was approved in a 227-206 vote with support from both sides of the floor.

Co-chair of the House Equality Caucus posted this to Twitter, saying:

The bill sends a “strong message around the world that every member of the LGBTQI community deserves to live with dignity and free from violence…”

A key feature of the new legislation will see visas denied to people who have played a role in human rights abuses against queer people abroad.

The State Department will also play a role in tracking violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in foreign countries.

To date, at least 68 countries have laws criminalising consensual same-sex relations, and many also have policies in place that target queer individuals.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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