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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline Amid Rising Tariff Tensions with China
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations by an additional 75 days. In a Truth Social post, Trump emphasized his administration’s commitment to saving the app while finalizing deal approvals. The extension delays a potential U.S. ban previously set for April 5. ByteDance has not confirmed any active sale negotiations. Several bidders have emerged, including Amazon, AppLovin, Perplexity AI, and a team involving Alexis Ohanian and Steven Mnuchin. Meanwhile, China imposed a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, escalating trade tensions. (Read More) — NBC News Rating
Meta Ends U.S. Fact-Checking Program, Shifts to Community Notes System
Meta will officially terminate its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. starting Monday, replacing it with a new “Community Notes” feature modeled after X’s system. Joel Kaplan, Meta’s global affairs chief, confirmed the transition in a post on X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the shift as a return to Meta’s “free expression” roots. The move comes amid speculation over Zuckerberg’s improving ties with President Trump, including his attendance at Trump’s inauguration and a $1 million donation. Fact-checkers may still contribute to Community Notes, but new fact-check labels will cease. (Read More) — The Hill Rating
AI vs. Human Learning: Experts Call Out Fundamental Differences and Copyright Risks
A growing number of critics argue that artificial intelligence, despite its vast data-processing power, lacks the reasoning and creativity of human cognition. Scholars and activists point to AI’s inability to generate novelty or understand context the way humans do. There is also mounting concern over the industry’s mass use of copyrighted content without licensing, with calls to view the issue through the lens of “information manipulation” rather than mere misinformation. These practices risk devaluing creative work and may result in a less innovative cultural landscape. (Read More) — The Hill Rating
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