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After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena.

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Viral posts claim to show new evidence from the Epstein files — but many images and videos are AI‑generated. DW Fact check debunks viral fakes fueling online misinformation.

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Ironically, TikTok now poses as much or more of a security risk, Fast Company reports. The answer lies in the way TikTok uses ...

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TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.

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