The US Supreme Court agreed to hear a statement from TikTok owner ByteDance. address law that may prohibit the application. The Protecting Americans from Surveilled Applications by Foreign Adversaries Act will take effect on Jan. 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. ByteDance said the law violated free speech rights, a position the ACLU supported. The Justice Department defended the law in lower courts, citing concerns that the Chinese government could influence the company to collect data on American citizens.
The Supreme Court's reaction came quickly – just two days after the company filed an appeal. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10.
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The company is partnering with talent agency CAA to test “similarity management technology.”
YouTube is partnering with one of the world's largest talent agencies, CAA, to help famous actors and athletes track their AI likenesses. The platform will test its “likeness management technology” with unnamed award-winning actors and top NBA and NFL athletes. Further testing will be announced in the future for top YouTube creators, creative professionals and other talent agencies. It mainly aims to remove images of their likenesses.
It's about avoiding regulatory pressure and regulation.
Apple is postponing plans to offer iPhones as a monthly subscription, according to a report. Bloomberg report. The idea of an Apple hardware subscription first surfaced in 2022, but the hardware subscription could require Apple to “follow the same rules as credit card companies.” It's part of the retreat from financial services headaches. Apple Pay Later closed in June 2024 and was replaced by access to Affirm credits in 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 switch between transparent and standard modes with the touch of a button.
LG's Transparent Wireless OLED TV is now available. The 77-inch OLED T features 4K resolution, the company's wireless video and audio technology, and the ability to switch between transparent and opaque modes at the touch of a button. And you only pay $60,000 for this privilege. Here when we saw it earlier this year.