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Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China’s leading technology companies are swiftly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their services, a move that’s transforming how millions interact, learn and work online. Integrating...

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Report: Apple Tells WeChat Parent Tencent to Eliminate Payment Loopholes
Report: Apple Tells WeChat Parent Tencent to Eliminate Payment Loopholes
August 02, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly pressuring the makers of China’s most popular apps — WeChat and Douyin — to stop allowing in-app creators to steer users to...

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House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
House Committee Votes to Aid Defense of TikTok Ban
July 11, 2024  |  Politics

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee reportedly voted Thursday (July 11) to give the Justice Department a transcript of a closed-door hearing about threats posed by TikTok....

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China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
China’s AI Patent Boom: 38,000 Filings Dwarf Global Rivals
July 05, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China has emerged as the dominant force in generative artificial intelligence (AI) patents, outpacing global competitors by a significant margin, according to a new report...

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2024 Tech Industry Layoffs Approach the 100K Mark
2024 Tech Industry Layoffs Approach the 100K Mark
June 25, 2024  |  Economy

Last year was a rough one for the tech industry, which lost 260,000-plus jobs. Halfway into 2024, the sector has already cut 99,672 positions, Seeking Alpha...

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TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
June 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private...

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TikTok Shop Puts European Plans on Hold, Concentrates on US
TikTok Shop Puts European Plans on Hold, Concentrates on US
May 31, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has reportedly decided to put its plans for expanding its eCommerce business in major European markets on hold. Instead, the ByteDance-owned social media platform...

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TikTok Denies Report That It’s Developing US-Only Algorithm
TikTok Denies Report That It’s Developing US-Only Algorithm
May 30, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has denied a Reuters report that it is developing a clone of its recommendation algorithm specifically for its 170 million U.S. users. Reuters reported...

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TikTok Lowers Threshold for Creators to Join Affiliate Program
TikTok Lowers Threshold for Creators to Join Affiliate Program
May 23, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has reportedly lowered the threshold to join its affiliate program from 5,000 followers to 1,000. This change was not officially announced by TikTok, but it was...

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