How America fell in love with China’s memes
The US government says Chinese apps and online activities threaten Americans’ security. But US internet users can’t get enough of Chinese memes. Source: How America fell in love with China’s memes
Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok
US President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a “bidding war” over the sale of the social media app. When asked by reporters whether the US tech giant … Continued
French Film Academy Quits Elon Musk’s X
The César Academy, the group behind France’s equivalent to the Oscars, made the announcement on Monday. “The X platform, particularly due to the actions and stances of its leader, no longer aligns with our values.” Source: French Film Academy Quits … Continued
Bill Gates Admonishes Elon Musk Over Meddling in Foreign Politics: ‘This is Insane S–t’
The Microsoft founder and former richest man in the world slammed the current wealthiest CEO as he tries to pull political strings in the U.K. and Germany. Source: Bill Gates Admonishes Elon Musk Over Meddling in Foreign Politics: ‘This is … Continued
Snap, Instagram, YouTube Aim to Draw TikTok Stars Amid Ban Deadline
Tech giants like Meta and YouTube want to poach TikTokers, with Snapchat, X, Substack and others also planning efforts to coax them to their platforms. Source: Snap, Instagram, YouTube Aim to Draw TikTok Stars Amid Ban Deadline
FTC Refers Criminal Complaint Against Snapchat to DOJ Over My AI
The Commission said that Snapchat’s My AI feature presented ‘risks and harms to young users of the application,’ while Snap says that the complaint ‘is based on inaccuracies, and lacks concrete evidence.’ Source: FTC Refers Criminal Complaint Against Snapchat to … Continued