The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from TikTok owner ByteDance on a law that could ban the app. The law protecting Americans from regulatory applications by foreign adversaries is scheduled to go into effect on January 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. ByteDance argues that the law violates its right to free speech, 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 U.S. citizens.
The Supreme Court’s response was swift, coming just two days after the company filed its appeal. Oral argument is scheduled for January 10th.
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The company is collaborating with entertainment agency CAA to test “favorability management technology.”
YouTube has partnered with CAA, one of the world’s largest talent agencies, to help its famous actors and athletes monitor AI similarity. The platform will test its “authenticity management technology” on unknown award-winning actors and top NBA and NFL athletes. We’ll be announcing more tests with top YouTube creators, creative professionals, and other talent agencies in the future. This is primarily intended to remove their portraits.
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It’s about avoiding regulatory pressure and regulation.
According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has shelved plans to offer iPhones on a monthly basis. The idea of Apple’s hardware subscriptions was first rumored in 2022, and hardware subscriptions may have required Apple to be “subject to the same regulations as credit card companies.” This is part of an escape from the headaches of financial services. Apple Pay Later will be shutting down in June 2024, with access to Affirm loans now available on Apple Pay as part of iOS 18, while Apple Card will also find an alternative partner at Goldman Sachs It is reported that the project is at an impasse.
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You can switch between transparent and standard modes with the press of a button.
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LG’s transparent wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T features 4K resolution, the company’s wireless transmission technology for video and audio, and the ability to switch between transparent and opaque modes with the push of a button. And you’ll only pay $60,000 for this privilege. Here’s what we thought when we saw this earlier this year.
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