Daily Tech News Show Why We Still Need to Explain the Tik Tok Ban - DTNS 4936
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Jan 15, 2025 Andrew Main, host of The Attention Mechanism podcast and tech enthusiast, dives into the implications of a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. He explores likely legal challenges and how such a shutdown could ripple through other social media platforms. The conversation also shifts to Nvidia’s Cosmos World Foundation Models, discussing their influence on AI and robotics. Additionally, the impacts of recent chip-making trends and new export regulations affecting tech sales to China are examined.
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TikTok Shutdown Complexities
- TikTok's potential US shutdown is complex due to legal battles and potential political interventions.
- The app could continue functioning for existing users even if app stores remove it.
ByteDance's Potential TikTok Shutdown
- ByteDance may shut off US TikTok access despite the law not requiring it.
- However, they've assured US employees of continued employment and office operations.
Save Your TikToks
- Save your TikTok videos if you're in the US and concerned about the ban.
- Check out The Verge and other sites for instructions.