The Biden administration has approved a groundbreaking deal to keep TikTok operating in the US, transferring all American user data to a new entity controlled by tech giant Oracle. Here's what you need to know.
As Donald Trump vows to ban TikTok again, a complex web of US-China tech rivalry, national security fears, and a powerful algorithm's grip on millions of users unfolds. Discover the political and corporate forces at play.
A new US law, backed by Donald Trump, forces ByteDance to sell TikTok within a year or face a nationwide ban, escalating tensions in the US-China tech war over data security and algorithmic influence.
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly orchestrating a dramatic acquisition of TikTok's US operations, aiming to sever Chinese influence over the popular video app's core technology.
A chilling investigation reveals how TikTok's Chinese-owned algorithm poses a far greater threat to Western democracy than the partisan press of Murdoch or Trump's social media rants, manipulating a generation's worldview.
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
A crucial call between former President Trump and China's Xi Jinping has left the fate of TikTok's US operations unresolved. With a 19th January deadline looming, the deal to transfer the app to American control remains in peril, threatening a potential U
Exclusive analysis reveals how Oracle's mysterious stock movements and a potential TikTok ownership stake could signal a major shift in global tech and create opportunities for savvy investors.
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
Ex-President Trump pressures President Xi in a pivotal call, demanding ByteDance divest TikTok's US operations or confront a nationwide prohibition, reshaping the future of the app for 170 million American users.
Leaked internal messages from ByteDance reveal discussions among senior staff on how a second Trump term could benefit the company's operations, raising concerns over foreign interference in US politics.
A Guardian journalist's firsthand account of a new NHS predictive health algorithm reveals startlingly accurate forecasts, raising urgent questions about the ethics of knowing our future ailments.
A revolutionary AI tool developed by UK researchers can now predict an individual's risk of developing cancer and a thousand other diseases up to two decades in advance, heralding a new era in preventative healthcare.
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Donald Trump celebrates a landmark deal for a US-owned TikTok, while Beijing raises serious concerns over the potential transfer of China's core algorithm technology, escalating US-China tech tensions.
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Ex-President Donald Trump has performed a remarkable reversal on TikTok, now opposing a US ban after a meeting with a top Republican donor and a key Chinese billionaire shareholder. The move raises serious questions about influence and national security.
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership. The move, citing data security and foreign influence concerns, sets the sta
Former President Donald Trump demands the sale of TikTok's US operations by ByteDance or faces an outright ban, escalating US-China tech tensions and raising free speech concerns.
Ex-President Donald Trump makes extraordinary intervention in TikTok debate, opposing US ban he previously championed and warning it would only boost Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump demands a full US takeover of TikTok, threatening a total ban if its Chinese ownership isn't severed. A dramatic intervention into a multi-billion dollar tech standoff.
Former President Donald Trump's executive order demanding ByteDance divest from TikTok faces a critical deadline, escalating US-China tech tensions and raising questions about the app's future operations.
Groundbreaking NHS algorithm analyses smartphone data to identify cardiac risk factors up to six months before a heart attack occurs, revolutionising preventative healthcare.
Google News has elevated The Independent to its prestigious tier of 'preferred' publishers, a significant move that will boost the outlet's visibility to millions of users and shape the digital news landscape.
A deep dive into how Netflix's powerful recommendation engine is fundamentally reshaping filmmaking, creating a homogenised landscape of predictable content that prioritises watchability over artistic risk.
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, initiates a $5 billion stock buyback programme for current and former employees, valuing the firm at a staggering $265 billion. This strategic move comes as the tech giant faces intense pressure from US law
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Department for Transport was warned its algorithm for funding road schemes would disproportionately hit deprived areas and entrench inequality, but pressed ahead regardless.
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
The Communication Workers Union calls for a total ban on TikTok in the UK, citing severe data security risks and potential Chinese state influence through its parent company, ByteDance.