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World leaders are having an emergency meeting – here’s why

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will join other world leaders later today for a special summit. The emergency virtual meeting will focus on improving the response to the pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region

The New Zealand Prime Minister – who’s hosting the meeting – says “nobody is safe until everyone is safe”.

Which is why Jacinda Ardern says this virtual gathering of world leaders is so important… with a focus on improving regional efforts to overcome the coronavirus crisis.

Why is New Zealand hosting an emergency meeting – featuring so many prominent world leaders

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 08: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media during a post cabinet press conference at Parliament on June 08, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Well the nation is this year’s APEC host – and is chairing an online summit of leaders from the Asia Pacific trade group at the end of the year.

Jacinda Ardern says the extraordinary circumstances created by the pandemic warrants an additional meeting.

The Kiwi leaders says”It’s a unique opportunity to get APEC leaders together to discuss how we get our region through the health crisis and accelerate economic recovery”

Ardern says she will be inviting discussion on immediate measures to achieve more coordinated regional action to assist recovery, as well as steps that will support inclusive and sustainable growth over the long term”

APEC is made up of 21 member countries.

Among those attending the special summit – Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Jo Biden.

The virtual meeting of leaders is set to run for two hours. No major announcements are expected. 

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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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