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AI Diplomat Insights: Implications On AI Landscape Amid U.S. Presidential Race

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AI Diplomat Editors Opinion - Deepfakes, Democracy, And Misinformation

In recent weeks, we've been scrutinising the profound impact of artificial intelligence and the sinister role of deepfakes in society - The risk these technologies pose to the upcoming U.S. elections cannot be understated.

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Hyperscalers Competing for AI Supremacy: Elon Musk's xAI Enters the Arena

The fight for frozen Olympus has never been fiercer – and our tech titans aren’t waiting around. The search for the optimal combination of skills, entities and insights continues.

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In a striking display of legal defiance, TikTok, alongside its parent company ByteDance, has taken a bold step against a newly enacted U.S. law that mandates the sale of the social media giant or face a sweeping ban.

From Courtrooms to Congress: TikTok's Fight for Survival

We delve into the groups and individuals who are currently considered potential buyers or investors in TikTok.

The Global Implications of TikTok's Sale

‍President Biden's signature on the Senate bill mandating ByteDance to divest from TikTok has unleashed a flurry of legal and political turmoil, underscoring the clash between national security and free speech.

The Tangled Web of TikTok, Tech Titans, and Legislative Barriers

This past week, the U.S. government made a dramatic move against TikTok, culminating in President Biden's endorsement of a Senate bill that mandates the breakup or divestiture of TikTok's U.S. operations.

The White House vs. TikTok: A Clash Between Nationalistic Zeal and Consumer Freedom

This past week, the U.S. government made a dramatic move against TikTok, culminating in President Biden's endorsement of a Senate bill that mandates the breakup or divestiture of TikTok's U.S. operations.

The White House vs. TikTok: A Clash Between Nationalistic Zeal and Consumer Freedom

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As Oracle, Microsoft, and other tech giants position themselves as frontrunners to acquire TikTok, the landscape is marked by both opportunity and caution.

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Will Tech Giants Snap Up TikTok After Legislative Push?

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The US House of Representatives has decisively passed a bill demanding that TikTok sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the United States.

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Assessing TikTok's Next Moves After the House Ban

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The Senate has just cleared the final legislative hurdle for a bill demanding that ByteDance divest from TikTok, sending the decision to President Biden for his signature.

Senate Passes Bill to Unlink TikTok from ByteDance, Awaits Presidential Nod

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During a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, the Department of Defense's premier cyber official lauded a crucial element of the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for its pivotal role in protecting both Americans and the Department of Defense against international threats. ‍

How Defence Leaders Utilise Section 702 and Surveillance Against Threats

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In its visit to the China Development Forum 2024, Apple has seized a crucial opportunity to advance its position in the global technology race. This strategic initiative, led by CEO Tim Cook, underscores Apple's commitment to driving artificial intelligence (AI) development, fostering the fusion of Eastern and Western technologies, and managing the diplomatic intricacies of Sino-US geopolitical tensions.

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Apple's Strategic Leap at the China Development Forum 2024

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During his recent visit to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasised the crucial role China plays in Apple's strategy, stating, "China is critical to our business.

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Tim Cook's Vision: Apple's AI Ambitions Deepening Ties with China

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TikTok, a global social media powerhouse, is currently navigating through turbulent waters in the United States. A bill requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app within 180 days to avoid being banned from app stores has been swiftly moving through Congress.

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What Lies Ahead for TikTok Amidst US Ban Threats?

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The pressing need to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure and deepen strategic partnerships is underscored by the vulnerabilities facing key sectors, heightened by the looming threats of cyber espionage and acts of sabotage that have implications both nationally and internationally.

Australia's Urgent Push for Enhanced Defence and International Partnerships

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US President Joe Biden and the American coastguard are taking measures to address cybersecurity concerns related to China's presence in the country's port infrastructure. ‍

Biden Admin. Addresses US Port Security Challenges Posed By China

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