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Taliban moves to ban TikTok within Afghanistan

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TikTok is under fire in Afghanistan, with the Taliban wanting the popular social media platform banned

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered that video-sharing social media platform TikTok be banned within the country, stating that it is leading young Afghan’s “astray.”

Taliban spokesman Inamullah Samangani says that the latest ban was necessary to “prevent the younger generation from being misled”.

In the latest announcement by the militant group, the Taliban has also insisted that it would ban television channels from airing what the group has deemed as “immoral material”.

Taliban forces patrol a street in Herat, Afghanistan August 14, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer

The latest bans follow recent ones made on music, movies and television programmes

The Taliban promised a softer approach to government when it took power last year, but has increasingly suppressed the rights and freedoms especially for women.

The Taliban, who is now recognised as the government of Afghanistan, was known for their severe version of Islamist rule that characterised their first stint in government between 1996 and 2001.

It is the first time that the group has banned a social media app since they came to power last August.

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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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