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Warnings as North Korea plans “world’s most powerful” nuclear force

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November 28, 2022

Kim Jong Un has his eyes firmly set on securing title of “the world’s most powerful” nuclear force

As reported in state media, Kim Jong Un is launching a bold nuclear program to become an “absolute force, unprecedented in the century.”

Most recently though, North Korea tested “firing of a new kind” of missile. Kim dubbed the new weapon as “the world’s strongest strategic weapon.”

The intercontinental ballistic missile was a Hwaseong-17, capable of reaching western nations. Kim claims it is an innovation of the overarching nuclear technology, as North Korea leads the way.

“The confident, ever-victorious future of our state advancing toward the goal of building the world’s strongest army.”
kim jong-un, north korea leader

The new missile force follows the country launches an array of tests over recent months. The drills have been closely monitored by the west because of the long-range capabilities of the nuclear weapons.

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China commits to AI led content as decisions about AI use continue

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April 24, 2024

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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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April 24, 2024

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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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April 24, 2024

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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.