Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
US President Donald Trump hopes to conclude a trade deal with China during his meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea. He believes it will be a beneficial deal for both sides.
In Ukraine, 33 TikTok accounts that illegally advertised gambling have been blocked, with another 20 currently under review. The total audience of the blocked pages is 365,000 users.
The European Commission stated that Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok violate EU legislation by not providing users with easy ways to report illegal content. The companies face fines of up to 6% of their annual global turnover.
28-year-old American Lynn Shazin was hospitalized with anemia caused by excessive consumption of matcha latte. The doctor explained that matcha can act as an "iron scavenger," preventing its absorption by the body.
On October 15, the Victoria's Secret fashion show 2025 will take place, where famous "angels" and new faces, including plus-size models, will walk the runway. The show will be available on Prime Video, Amazon Live, and the brand's official pages.
YouTube has blocked the channels of sanctioned politician Yevhen Murayev and former People's Deputy Hennadiy Balashov. These resources spread pro-Russian messages and disinformation.
TikTok provided the Indonesian government with data on traffic and monetization, which led to the lifting of the temporary suspension of its license. Indonesia is TikTok's second-largest market with approximately 150 million users.
A Global Witness investigation found that TikTok's algorithm offers sexual content and pornography to children. This happens even with "restricted mode" enabled and the user being 13 years old.
Targeted advertising allows businesses to show ads only to their target audience, saving budget. It has advantages in precisely reaching the target audience and increasing conversion, but carries risks of high competition and dependence on platforms.
Coordinated networks of inauthentic TikTok accounts are promoting pro-Russian narratives and supporting anti-establishment parties in the Czech Republic ahead of the parliamentary elections. Around a thousand such profiles have been identified, generating millions of views weekly.
AI-generated videos promoting the narrative of "peace at any cost" are spreading on TikTok, distorting the causes of the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation states that the goal of the campaign is to reduce public resistance, and accounts spreading such videos will be blocked.
Ahead of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, about 300 accounts were identified that spread narratives favorable to Russia, mainly on TikTok. Their activities were coordinated by automated bots, which indicates the possible operation of a Russian "troll factory."
Hundreds of anonymous TikTok accounts are spreading pro-Russian narratives and supporting radical parties ahead of the Czech elections on October 3-4. Czech authorities are fighting a network that is trying to interfere in the elections in favor of anti-establishment parties.
In 2025, storytelling became a key trend in communications, ensuring an emotional connection between brands and their audience. Research shows that 92% of consumers expect stories, and quality storytelling increases conversion by 30%.
Asian stock markets are ending the week in the red after the US imposed 100% tariffs on drug imports and a decline in technology company quotes. This caused a fall in shares of pharmaceutical giants and microchip manufacturers, while the Japanese market showed growth.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of new tariffs, including a 100% duty on drug imports starting October 1, 2025, if a company does not build a factory in the US. Also, a 50% duty on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks will be introduced from the same date.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 allowing TikTok to continue operating in the US. The business was valued at $14 billion, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX becoming the main investors.
The US has reached an agreement with Chinese company ByteDance to lease the TikTok algorithm for the American market, which will allow the platform to continue operating without a full sale. ByteDance will create a duplicate of the algorithm, which will be transferred to a new enterprise under the control of American investors.
The BBC has uncovered a secret network, funded by Russia, that is trying to undermine democratic elections in Moldova on September 28. Participants in the network were promised money for spreading pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation against the pro-European party.
A bipartisan delegation of US House of Representatives lawmakers visited China for the first time since 2019. The Americans met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
US President Donald Trump said that TikTok is being bought by "great American patriots" who are very wealthy and technologically savvy. The Trump administration expects a multi-billion dollar commission from investors for the deal to control TikTok's operations in the US.
The Trump administration expects to receive a multi-billion dollar commission from investors for control of TikTok in the US. This deal, approved by Trump and Xi Jinping, is part of complex negotiations and could amount to billions of dollars.
US President Donald Trump had a productive conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, discussing trade, fentanyl, and the war in Ukraine. They also agreed to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea and for Trump to visit China next year.
US President Donald Trump announced a visit to China early next year after a conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The parties also agreed to meet at the APEC summit in South Korea.
US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are likely to reach an agreement on TikTok, which will allow the app to remain in the US.
US President Donald Trump announced his intention to finalize a deal with Xi on TikTok on Friday, emphasizing that America would receive a "huge commission plus. " He also noted that the US would receive a "commission plus" for mediating the sale of TikTok assets to an American buyer.
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with China on TikTok has been reached. He plans to finalize the details of the deal during a conversation with Xi Jinping on Friday.
In Lviv region, police are investigating a 29-year-old woman who committed domestic violence against three children during a live TikTok broadcast. She had previously been held accountable for domestic violence and failure to fulfill parental duties.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, commented on the US-China agreement on TikTok, emphasizing that it indicates the beginning of a new bipolar world without Russia. He noted that Russia has lost its subjectivity due to the war against Ukraine and is now merely a raw material appendage.
