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This week Apple got a dose of reality as people are caring less about its Vision Pro. A robot tank with green eyes and a robo dog with a flamethrower show that the future of warfare is here. And to round things out, Elon Musk’s AI bot isn’t that smart. Here’s all the big tech news for the week.

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TikTok logo with a piece erased
One of the best parts of TikTok could be erased if it gets sold. But maybe that wouldn't be so bad.
Gizmodo : Politics

President Biden signed the TikTok ban into law on Wednesday, forcing China-based Bytedance to sell the app or face a ban in American app stores. TikTok tells Gizmodo it will fight the law in court, a case likely to reach the Supreme Court, saying that Biden’s law “tramples” First Amendment protections.

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Gen Z social media
If TikTok is banned in the US, young people will need somewhere else to go.
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TikTok CEO Shou Chew
Shou Chew spoke directly to TIkTok users in a Wednesday clip.
Gizmodo : Politics

President Joe Biden signed the TikTok bill into law on Wednesday morning, officially starting the 270-day clock for TikTok’s owner, China-based Bytedance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in American app stores.

Tech Insider : Politics, Politics
tiktok app being deleted
TikTok is one step closer to being banned after the US Senate passed a bill that contains a measure to force its owners to sell. President Joe Biden signed the bill.