TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to a resolution to settle federal allegations regarding the mishandling of young users' data.

Chinese officials are exploring potential restrictions on international access to advanced AI models to protect proprietary technology and national security. The proposed measures could impact the availability of models such as Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao.

Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.