US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban appeal

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear from TikTok owner ByteDance attractiveness Of the law that can prohibit the application. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Controlled Apps Act is set to take effect on January 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. ByteDance claimed the law violated free speech rights, a position supported by the American Civil Liberties Union. The Justice Department defended the law in lower courts, citing concerns that the Chinese government could influence the company and collect data on American citizens.

The Supreme Court’s response was quick, just two days after the company filed its appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10.

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It is collaborating with talent agency CAA to test “similarity management technology.”

YouTube is teaming up with one of the world’s largest talent agencies, CAA, to help high-profile actors and athletes monitor their AI likenesses. The platform will test its “similarity management technology” with unnamed award-winning actors and top athletes in the NBA and NFL. In the future, it will announce more auditions for top YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other talent agencies. It is largely aimed at removing images of their similarities.

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It’s about avoiding regulatory pressures and regulation.

Apple has decided to postpone its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, according to a report Bloomberg a report. The idea of ​​subscribing to Apple devices was first rumored in 2022, but subscribing to devices may have required Apple to “follow the same regulations as credit card companies.” It’s part of undoing the headache of financial services. Apple Pay was later shut down in June 2024, replaced by access to Verified Loans in Apple Pay as part of iOS 18, while Apple Card is also said to be in limbo as it tries to find a replacement partner for Goldman Sachs.

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It can switch between transparent and standard modes with the push of a button.

LG Transparent Wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T features 4K resolution, the company’s wireless transmission technology for video and audio and the ability to switch between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. And you pay only $60,000 for this privilege. here When we saw it earlier this year.

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