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Majority of Americans brand TikTok as a Chinese influence tool, poll finds

58% of Americans believe China uses TikTok to shape U.S. public opinion.

There is significant support for banning TikTok in the U.S. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? | CBC News

TikTok is facing the threat of being banned in the U.S. due to a provision in a national-security bill targeting apps controlled by foreign adversaries. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

TikTok ban sails through US Senate | Computer Weekly

A bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 2025 is expected to become law with significant consequences. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Why is US threatening to ban TikTok and will other countries follow suit?

President Biden is set to sign a bill requiring TikTok's Chinese owner to sell US operations or face a ban, giving a deadline for sale and potential for extension. [ more ]

Theregister

US House of Rep passes new TikTok ban bill to Senate

US legislation passed to force TikTok sale, citing concerns over Chinese influence and national security. [ more ]

www.npr.org

House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill

The latest congressional effort is a serious threat to TikTok's future in the U.S. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

16 hours ago

EU data protection

China's revised state secrets law has come into force. Here's what to know

Taiwan warns citizens against traveling to China due to a new law that could punish regular business activities. [ more ]

time.com

1 day ago

Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden

Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Juggling Campaign and Foreign Policy, Biden Sends Complicated Messages

President Biden faces conflicting viewpoints on TikTok use due to national security concerns and political campaigning imperatives. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Biden signs $95bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Biden signed a $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine in its fight and highlighting the impact on global peace. [ more ]

WIRED

This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok

Senate passed a foreign aid package with TikTok ultimatum. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Trump Completes Total Flip-Flop on TikTok Ban, Wants Everyone Especially the Young People' to Know Biden Is Responsible'

Former President Trump reversed his policy on banning TikTok, now accusing Biden of pushing for its ban to benefit Facebook and interfere with elections. [ more ]

Fox News

Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas

Allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is a 'national security imperative' according to Jill Biden. [ more ]

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Mail Online

1 day ago

How to protect your TikTok data if the US bans the Chinese-owned app

Back up TikTok content to secure data amid potential ban in the US. [ more ]

The Verge

2 days ago

The legal challenges that lie ahead for TikTok - in both the US and China

TikTok faces challenges in the US judicial system and Chinese government due to potential ban and divestment requirement. [ more ]

Polygon

4 days ago

TikTok's biggest creators imagine what would happen if the app went away

TikTok creators face uncertainty due to US national security law demanding ByteDance divest platform within 270 days. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Reuters: ByteDance would prefer TikTok shutdown in the US instead of divesting

ByteDance may prefer shutting down TikTok over selling to a US company due to the algorithm's importance. [ more ]

New York Post

TikTok owner ByteDance reportedly would rather shut down app than sell it as it faces US ban

ByteDance may prefer to shut down TikTok than to sell it due to the importance of its core algorithms. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Will TikTok leave San Jose if ban takes hold? - San Jose Spotlight

The U.S. TikTok ban raises questions regarding its future in San Jose amidst Bytedance's office expansion. [ more ]

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CyberScoop

1 day ago

Information security

US spy agencies to share intelligence on critical infrastructure in policy revamp

The U.S. intelligence community will share threat information with critical infrastructure operators under the revised policy directive. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

2 days ago

AI could be tapped to design weapons of mass destruction, DHS warns

The Department of Homeland Security released guidelines to mitigate AI risks in critical infrastructure and the development of weapons of mass destruction. [ more ]

time.com

4 days ago

U.S. Government Needs to Get It Right' on Artificial Intelligence

Government action is crucial to regulate AI for societal benefits and prevent potential dangers. [ more ]

Theregister

Australian authorites call for Big Tech help with decryption

Tech companies urged to provide more assistance in terrorism and exploitation cases. [ more ]

WIRED

moreArtificial intelligence

A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI

Advances in AI are aiding in the ease of learning how to build biological weapons and other destructive tools. [ more ]

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Above the Law

2 days ago

TikTok Has A High Hurdle To Jump In Court

Congress voted to effectively ban TikTok, creating a legal battle regarding First Amendment rights and national security implications. [ more ]

Vulture

3 days ago

6 Companies That Should Buy TikTok

TikTok faces potential ban if not sold to American buyer within nine months. [ more ]

Fast Company

ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

Legislation signed by President Biden could force ByteDance to sell TikTok in the U.S., facing a potential ban, raising concerns about First Amendment rights and national security implications. [ more ]

MarTech

What marketers need to know about the TikTok ban | MarTech

Data protection laws in the US are fragmented, leaving marketers to navigate a patchwork of regulations. [ more ]

Consequence

How soon could TikTok actually be banned in the US?

Lawmakers aim to force ByteDance to sell TikTok within a year due to security concerns, could lead to a ban if not complied. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Congress passes potential TikTok ban in foreign aid package. What it means for California

Congress passed legislation allowing potential nationwide TikTok ban if U.S. operations are not sold in nine months. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

3 days ago

Education

Arrests roil campuses nationwide ahead of graduation as protesters demand Israel ties be cut

Protests on college campuses demanding schools cut financial ties to Israel amidst Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

Fox News

4 days ago

Seven TikTok creators trash Biden over social media hypocrisy: 'Devastating for my small business'

TikTok creators criticize President Biden for potentially forcing TikTok's sale, impacting their careers and communities. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok opposes legislation banning Chinese parent company ownership, citing infringement on free speech rights of millions. [ more ]

www.npr.org

TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next?

Legislation to force TikTok's parent company to divest or face a nationwide ban is expected to become law this week. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

House votes for possible TikTok ban in US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

The House passed legislation to ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner doesn't sell its stake within a year. [ more ]

Fast Company

The TikTok ban misses the big picture: America's social media literary problem

Proposed legislation in the U.S. aims to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's American holdings to a U.S. company due to national security concerns. [ more ]

Social Media Today

US Senate Looks to Advance TikTok Ban Proposal

The proposed bill aims to force Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok to American ownership to prevent U.S. user data from being accessed by the Chinese government. [ more ]

Theregister

UK's Investigatory Powers Bill approved to become law

The UK's Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill 2024 has enhanced digital surveillance powers for national security and combating online abuse. [ more ]

Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

The Patriot Act 2.0

Edward Snowden criticizes FISA 702 renewal as a major privacy rights infringement. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA

President Biden to swiftly sign bill allowing intelligence agencies to conduct surveillance without warrant. [ more ]

time.com

Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline

The Senate narrowly reauthorized the U.S. surveillance law, Section 702, crucial for national security, after debates on FBI restrictions, ensuring continuity in intelligence operations. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Senate passes reauthorization of key surveillance program despite privacy concerns

The Senate reauthorized the key U.S. surveillance law, extending Section 702 of FISA for two years with bipartisan support. [ more ]

Theregister

Congress votes to kick Uncle Sam's data broker habit

A bill progressing to the Senate aims to prohibit the US government from buying citizens' data from brokers, sparking controversy on privacy and national security concerns. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

China and US should be partners, not rivals', Xi tells Blinken

China prefers to strengthen ties with the US, emphasizing partnership over rivalry, but challenges persist. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Xi Meets Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda

China-U.S. relationship remains strained despite efforts for stability. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

UK Law Enforcement Agencies Can Now Seize Crypto More Easily as New Rules Take Effect

New U.K. law enforcement powers allow easier crypto seizure without arrests. [ more ]

time.com

Here's All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform's Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance

Biden signed a bill potentially banning TikTok in the U.S. if not sold due to national security concerns. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

US TikTok's future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What's next?

US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok in nine months to avoid a ban due to national security concerns. [ more ]

Consequence

The Debate over Banning TikTok, Summarized

Banning TikTok is a complex issue with contrasting opinions rooted in national security concerns and the platform's impact on information dissemination. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

What does a TikTok ban mean for Silicon Valley users and businesses? Experts explain

Time is ticking for TikTok with a U.S. ban looming over ByteDance's divestment. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

These Issues Are Testing the U.S.-China Thaw

The U.S. and China are facing challenges in stabilizing their relationship amidst disputes over trade, technology, and security. [ more ]

www.npr.org

President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold

President Biden signed a law giving ByteDance a year to divest from TikTok or face a nationwide ban. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in China for a three-day trip after the Senate's approval of a foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon

Secretary Blinken aims to maintain delicate ties with China amid tensions over trade, territorial disputes, and national security. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

TikTok Bill Is Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel

House pushes for TikTok sale or ban in the US with extended deadline option. [ more ]

TechCrunch

TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden: How we got here, and what comes next | TechCrunch

Pressure rises on Bytedance to divest due to new TikTok ban cleared by Congress and approved by the White House. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?

The U.S. Senate passed a bill requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban, impacting music discovery and artist-fan interactions. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Congress Passed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Now Comes the Hard Part.

A bill passed forcing TikTok's sale due to national security concerns, facing legal challenges and Beijing's resistance, with uncertain future implications. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

TikTok's Pro-China Tilt

The U.S. government passing a bipartisan bill to potentially force ByteDance to sell TikTok due to national security concerns. [ more ]

New York Post

Europe news

Congress finally passes aid to Ukraine: Letters to the Editor - April 25, 2024

Speaker Mike Johnson led the House to approve $95 billion in foreign aid, supporting Ukraine, Israel, and US allies despite challenges. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar

Approval of $60.8bn military aid for Ukraine lifts spirits and enables successes against Russian targets. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin's Reach

The arrests in Poland and Germany highlight concerns over Russian espionage activities in Europe. [ more ]

WIRED

President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok

The signed bill could lead to banning TikTok in the U.S. by next year. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Biden signs bill to ban TikTok if Chinese owner ByteDance doesn't sell

The US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face being locked out of the US market. [ more ]

Kiplinger.com

TikTok Ban Passes Ahead of Meta Earnings: What To Know

U.S. lawmakers passed legislation to ban TikTok, impacting Meta Platforms.

The bill gives ByteDance one year to sell its stake in TikTok due to national security concerns.

Meta Platforms closely monitors the situation as TikTok plans a potential legal challenge. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

TikTok's Pro-China Tilt

Bipartisan TikTok bill ties the sale of TikTok to aid for Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and Palestinians, highlighting national security concerns over Chinese control and news influence. [ more ]

ReadWrite

US Senate passes bill banning TikTok unless it divest

The US Senate passed a bill requiring TikTok to divest or face a ban in the US, emphasizing national security concerns and the promotion of American democracy. [ more ]

The Verge

Senate passes TikTok ban bill, sending it to Biden, who has already committed to signing it

The bill would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a US ban, with President Biden committed to signing it. [ more ]

Social Media Today

TikTok Ban Bill Moves a Step Closer With Upcoming Senate Vote

Senators re-package bill into foreign aid push, raising constitutionality concerns on targeting specific company like TikTok. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Britain to spend 2.5 per cent of GDP on defence by 2030, Rishi Sunak announces

Britain plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, with calls for a further increase to 3% to address global threats. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Penny Mordaunt: Israel-style iron dome' defence system needed in UK

Install Israeli-style 'Iron Dome' missile defense system in Britain. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over Addictive' Features

Europe threatens TikTok with fines over addictive features on TikTok Lite amid growing regulatory challenges and concerns about data practices and impact on children. [ more ]

Social Media Today

TikTok Ban Bill Moves a Step Closer with the Senate to Vote on the Proposal Shortly

Broader foreign aid push being used to accelerate the bill. [ more ]

Fast Company

TikTok warns 170 million Americans could lose their free speech rights if U.S. bill is enacted

TikTok raises free-speech concerns over U.S. bill to ban app if Chinese owner doesn't sell stake within a year. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Germany news

Germany Arrests 3 Suspected of Passing Secrets to China

German citizens arrested for gathering naval data for Chinese security services show delicate relationship dynamics between the two countries. [ more ]

time.com

Germany news

Germany Arrests Three People Suspected of Spying for China

Three German citizens arrested for allegedly transferring advanced technology research to China’s secret service.

The arrests are part of a broader trend in Germany involving espionage and international security concerns. [ more ]

www.thelocal.de

Germany news

Germany arrests three suspected of spying for China

Alleged Chinese spies arrested in Germany for unauthorized technology acquisition. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

TikTok says bill to force its sale would trample' free speech

The US Senate is considering a bill to ban TikTok unless divested from Chinese ownership, amid national security concerns and free speech debates. [ more ]

www.dw.com

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok DW 04/21/2024

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. [ more ]

WIRED

The Houses Passes a TikTok Ban Bill That's on the Fast Track

A bill allowing the Biden administration to ban TikTok if not divested from China within a year passed in the House, with bipartisan support and national security concerns. [ more ]

Engadget

House votes in favor of bill that could ban TikTok, sending it onward to Senate

US House passes bill potentially banning TikTok or enforcing sale.

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, given up to a year to divest per revised bill. [ more ]

Ars Technica

China orders Apple to remove Meta apps after "inflammatory" posts about president

Apple complied with Chinese government orders to remove certain apps from App Store for national security concerns. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

How TikTok Changed Us

Congress may push for TikTok ban due to national security threat, despite cultural impact and widespread popularity through innovative algorithms. [ more ]

Engadget

The Morning After: The bill to ban TikTok is barreling ahead.

Divestment period extended for TikTok bill to gain Senate support. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Apple

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China

Apple removed Meta-owned apps WhatsApp and Threads from China's App Store due to government order citing national security concerns. [ more ]

Engadget

Apple says it was ordered it to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complies with China's national security concerns by removing WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store. [ more ]

time.com

Apple Pulls Meta's WhatsApp and Threads From App Store in China After Government Order

Apple Inc. removed WhatsApp and Threads from China app store due to national security concerns, complying with the country's laws. [ more ]

Military.com

Jill Biden Says Agreement to Let Federal Employee Military Spouses Work from Overseas Is Overdue

Allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is a national security imperative that is long overdue. [ more ]

WSOC TV

Jill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is crucial for national security. [ more ]

WPXI

Jill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses of federal employees to work from overseas is crucial for national security. [ more ]

WFTV

Jill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing federal military spouses to work from overseas is a national security imperative, supported by a memorandum of agreement between Defense and State Departments. [ more ]

Action News Jax

Jill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses of federal employees to work from overseas is a national security imperative. [ more ]

WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

Jill Biden says agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses who are federal employees to work from overseas is a national security imperative, addressed through a new agreement between departments. [ more ]

Social Media Today

US Senate Looks to Advance TikTok Ban Proposal

The U.S. proposed a bill aiming to address security concerns related to foreign ownership of social media apps, particularly targeting TikTok. [ more ]

New York Post

House bundles TikTok ban-or-sale bill with Ukraine-Israel aid package, pressuring Senate

The House is voting on a bill giving ByteDance a year to divest its stake in TikTok or face a US ban. President Biden supports the measure. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

Jill Biden says an agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses to work remotely overseas is a national security imperative supported by the first lady to benefit military families and the country. [ more ]

WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Jill Biden says agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses to work from overseas is a national security imperative, supporting families and fulfilling a long-overdue need. [ more ]

WSOC TV

Jill Biden says agreement to let federal employee military spouses work from overseas is overdue

Allowing military spouses of federal employees to work from overseas is a national security imperative long overdue. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Jews Aren't Taking Away TikTok

Conspiracy theories threaten democracy by distorting factual information. [ more ]

Fast Company