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SCOTUS DECISION Rocks TikTok: What It Means for America
— The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the TikTok divest-or-ban law, dismissing claims of First Amendment violations. This decision requires ByteDance to sell its U.S. stake in TikTok by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The ruling could change the social media landscape and has ignited debates on national security and data privacy concerns.
Legal experts are now exploring how this decision will affect freedom of expression for users. The ruling raises questions about balancing national security with constitutional rights, a topic that remains contentious among stakeholders.
Concerns are growing over how this could impact American users and businesses that rely on TikTok for communication and marketing purposes. As discussions continue, many eagerly await ByteDance’s next move in response to this landmark Supreme Court decision.
CHINA’S SHOCKING TikTok Move: Will Musk Take Over?
— Chinese officials are thinking about selling TikTok’s US operations to Elon Musk. This idea comes as the app faces a possible ban in the United States. The talks highlight ongoing worries about national security risks linked to TikTok, owned by ByteDance.
The potential sale of TikTok’s US operations shows the tension between the United States and China over data privacy issues. Regulatory scrutiny is growing, with technology and foreign investments at the heart of these global challenges.
Elon Musk’s involvement could change how TikTok operates in America if a sale happens. This development marks an important moment in US-China relations regarding technology and data privacy concerns.
CENSUS DATA Flawed: Transgender Numbers Grossly Inflated, ONS Admits
— The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has admitted potential bias in the 2021 Census regarding transgender identification. Deputy Director Mary Gregory stated that the question might have led to an overestimation of trans-identified individuals.
Gregory highlighted that people with lower English proficiency may have mistakenly identified as transgender. This error could significantly affect areas with higher non-English-speaking populations.
Oxford University analysis supports this claim, showing non-native speakers were ten times more likely to be listed under “unspecified gender.” Although they make up only 10% of adults, they account for 29% of those listed as transgender.
The accuracy of these figures is crucial for government resource allocation. The 2021 Census was the first to include a question about gender identity, making these findings particularly significant.
Biden’s BORDER Policies are FAILING: Shocking New Data Exposed
— New data reveals that President Biden’s border policies are not working. The number of illegal crossings has skyrocketed, causing major concerns. Border Patrol agents are overwhelmed, and many believe the administration is not doing enough to secure the border.
Critics argue that Biden’s approach is too lenient and invites more illegal immigration. They say stronger measures are needed to protect the country and ensure safety. This includes building more barriers and increasing patrols along the border.
Supporters of stricter policies claim that current strategies fail to address the root problems. They emphasize that without tougher enforcement, illegal crossings will continue to rise, putting a strain on resources and communities near the border.
The debate over how to handle immigration continues, but one thing is clear: Biden’s current policies are facing serious challenges. Many Americans want change and demand action to secure the nation’s borders effectively.
TIKTOK On The BRINK: Biden’s Bold Move to Ban or Force Sale of Chinese App
— TikTok and Universal Music Group have just renewed their partnership. This deal brings UMG’s music back to TikTok after a short break. The agreement includes better promotion strategies and new AI protections. Universal CEO Lucian Grainge said the deal will help artists and creators on the platform.
President Joe Biden has signed a new law that gives TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, nine months to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S. This decision is due to worries from both political sides about national security and protecting American youth from foreign influence.
TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, announced plans to fight this law in U.S courts, claiming it supports their constitutional rights. Yet, ByteDance would rather close TikTok in the U.S than sell it if they lose their legal battle.
This conflict shows the ongoing struggle between TikTok’s business goals and America’s national security needs. It points out big worries about data privacy and foreign influence in American digital spaces by China’s tech sector.
TIKTOK’S SHADOW BAN: Suppressing Content Critical of Chinese Communist Party?
— A recent investigation by Rutgers University’s Network Contagion Research Institute has unveiled unsettling details about TikTok’s content guidelines. The popular social media platform, notorious for its data collection and sharing with its parent company in China, now stands accused of stifling content that criticizes the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The research team found a stark contrast in the number of posts featuring contentious hashtags such as China’s conflict with India over Kashmir, the Tiananmen Square massacre, and the Uyghur genocide on TikTok compared to other platforms like Instagram. For instance, there were 206 Instagram posts tagged #HongKongProtests for every single one on TikTok. Similar ratios were observed for #StandWithKashmir, #FreeUyghurs, and #DalaiLama.
The report suggests that there is a high likelihood that TikTok either boosts or suppresses content depending on how it aligns with the Chinese government’s interests. This is worrisome since many Generation Z users rely on TikTok as their primary news source — interestingly enough, this is also the only generation reported not to take pride in being American.
TikTok cannot deny these findings as they mirror the methodology used by them last month to prove their platform was not biased against Israel. This revelation raises serious questions about
NO-FLY Zone Was Introduced for Nicola Bulley’s Funeral
— The Secretary of State for Transport implemented a no-fly zone over the church in Saint Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, where the funeral of Nicola Bulley took place on Wednesday. The move was made to prevent TikTok detectives from filming the funeral with drones following the arrest of one TikToker for allegedly filming Nicola’s body being pulled out of the River Wyre.
Nicola Bulley: TikToker ARRESTED for Filming Within Police Cordon
— The Kidderminster man (aka Curtis Media) who filmed and published footage of police recovering Nicola Bulley’s body from the River Wyre was arrested on malicious communications offenses. It comes after police are reportedly charging several content creators for disrupting the investigation.
TikToker Who FILMED Nicola Bulley Being Pulled from River Shamed by Media
— The man who filmed police removing Nicola Bulley’s body from the river has been identified as a Kidderminster hairdresser.
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