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The US Supreme Court agreed to hear the owner of TikTok, ByteDance APPEAL of a law that may ban the app. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is scheduled to take effect on January 19, the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. ByteDance claims the law violates free speech rights, a position supported by the ACLU. 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 swift – just two days after the company submitted its appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10.
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It has teamed up with talent agency CAA to test ‘similarity management technology.’
YouTube has teamed up with one of the world’s largest talent agencies, CAA, to help high-profile actors and athletes monitor their AI likeness. The platform will test “likeness management technology” on unnamed award-winning actors and top NBA and NFL athletes. Below, it will announce additional testing for top YouTube creators, creative professionals and other talent agencies. It is mainly aimed at removing descriptions of their likeness.
It is about avoiding regulatory pressures and regulations.
Apple has shelved its plans to offer the iPhone for a monthly subscription, according to a Bloomberg report. The idea of an Apple hardware subscription was first rumored in 2022, but a hardware subscription would probably require Apple to “follow the same regulations as credit card companies.” It’s part of a retreat from financial services headaches. Apple Pay Later was shut down in June 2024, replaced by access to Confirm loans with Apple Pay as part of iOS 18, while Apple Card is also reportedly in limbo as it tries to find a replacement partner for Goldman Sachs.
It can toggle between transparent and standard modes with the push of a button.
LG’s transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T has 4K resolution, the company’s wireless transmission tech for video and audio and the ability to switch between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. And you only paid $60,000 for the privilege. Here when we saw it earlier this year.
