TikTok Butters Up Trump as It Navigates a Ban in the U.S.

TikTok Butters Up Trump as It Navigates a Ban in the U.S.

The app has repeatedly name checked the president-elect in pop-up messages and statements, as it navigates a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner.

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TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say

TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say

No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.

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Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban

Instagram on Sunday rolled out Edits, a video-editing product that appeared similar to CapCut, which is owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.

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What We Know About the TikTok Ban

What We Know About the TikTok Ban

The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.

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TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban

TikTok Starts Working Again After Trump Says He Will Stall a Ban

Some users saw the social media app come back online on Sunday, following a shutdown when a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.

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Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?

Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?

TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from l

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TikTok Ban Takes Effect and App Goes Dark in the U.S.

TikTok Ban Takes Effect and App Goes Dark in the U.S.

The popular video app stopped working shortly before a federal law barring U.S. companies from hosting or distributing TikTok was set to take effect on Sunday.

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A Who’s Who at Peter Thiel’s Trump Party: Zuckerberg, Adelson and More

A Who’s Who at Peter Thiel’s Trump Party: Zuckerberg, Adelson and More

The party symbolized the euphoria of the tech industry on the cusp of the Trump presidency. The guest list included Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Miriam Adelson and the vice preside

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‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done

‘The Interview’: Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done

The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.

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What if No One Misses TikTok?

What if No One Misses TikTok?

TikTok’s cultural footprint in America is huge. Why is its disappearance being met with a shrug?

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C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders

C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders

The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.

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Biden and Trump Weigh In as TikTok Threatens to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday

Biden and Trump Weigh In as TikTok Threatens to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday

The Chinese-owned company said it would cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they would not be punished for hosting and distributing

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How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

How TikTok Evaded a Ban Again and Again, Until Now

After a decisive loss at the Supreme Court, the app is set to be blocked in the U.S. starting Sunday, ending its streak of Houdini-like escapes.

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When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.

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U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

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