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House votes against TikTok—and for more Cold War
A bipartisan effort to effectively ban the social media network TikTok in the United States has taken a great leap forward.
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Sanctions drive Chinese firms to advance AI research minus U.S. chips
U.S. sanctions aimed against China tech drive Chinese firms to increase research aimed at developing alternatives to leading U.S. cutting-edge technology necessary for AI.
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Inside the Israeli panopticon
Israeli surveillance is used to crush Palestinian resistance and their model is being exported across the globe.
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TikTok on trial: The latest front in the U.S. tech war on China
On March 23, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee addressing concerns over the popular social media app’s data collection practices and parent company ByteDance’s alleged links to the Chinese government.
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U.S. waging ‘unilateral’ economic and tech war to halt China’s rise, DC insiders say openly
The Biden administration’s aggressive sanctions aim to “kneecap” China’s tech sector. A former Pentagon official acknowledged it is a “disproportionate” and “unilateral” attack, a “form of economic containment.”
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Why China’s first solar-powered, semi-satellite drone is a big deal
In a big step toward green development, China has built its first solar-powered large unmanned aerial vehicle.
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A working class perspective on China’s tech regulations
Bourgeois pundits are alarmed by the Chinese government’s latest regulatory changes. A Wall Street Journal headline is typical: “China’s corporate crackdown is just getting started. Signs point to more tumult ahead.”
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Cryptocrap
Bitcoin’s growth from just being a tech curiosity was driven by popular discontent with banks and banking systems, mainly in the U.S. after 2008.
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Biden’s first directive to the war machine
In his first presidential visit to the Pentagon yesterday, Joe Biden announced the creation of an anti-China task force.
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Leaked documents reveal what TikTok shares with authorities – In the U.S.
A glimpse at what the social media platform does in the U.S. underscores that data privacy issues extend beyond China.
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Antitrust hearings delayed as tech giants push ahead with ruthless market dominance
The top tech CEOs are scheduled to testify at the conclusion of an investigation into antitrust practices by the largest tech monopolies who have been engaging in unfair practices for years now. But, is it too late?
