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White House Rescinds Federal Ban on TikTok

The administration says a U.S.-led ownership transfer plus revisions to the app’s algorithm and cybersecurity mean it no longer meets the legal definition that triggered the 2023 prohibition.

Meta Quietly Releases Forum, a Standalone App for Facebook Groups

Morgan Stanley Backs Meta as Top Pick Despite Heavier AI Spend

New York City Restores TikTok Access for Agencies Under Strict Security Rules

Trump Administration to Collect $10 Billion From TikTok Investors, Reports Say

Judge Blocks OpenAI From Using 'Cameo' in Sora Through Dec. 22

Meta’s Q3 Beat Overshadowed as AI Spending Outlook Triggers Sharp Selloff

NHTSA Proposes Updates to Key Safety Standards to Accommodate Driverless Vehicles

U.S. Commerce Secretary Warns TikTok Will Go Dark Without China’s Approval of Divestment Deal

Snapchat Launches Home Safe to Send One-Time Arrival Alerts

Threads Begins Testing Standalone DM Inbox in Select Markets