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Meta blocks whistleblower from promoting book, guaranteeing way more people will read it

Mashable Tech

The memoir paints a grossly unflattering picture of the tech giant, including allegations of sexual harassment and claims that Facebook ignored internal concerns about its impact on democracy and human rights. Specifically, Meta alleges that Wynn-Williams violated the non-disparagement agreement she signed as an employee.

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Global investors flee from Chinese tech stocks after the government crackdown on Ant and Alibaba

TechCrunch

Global investors are running from Chinese tech stocks in the wake of the government’s crackdown on Ant Group and Alibaba, two high-flying businesses founded by Ma Yun (Jack Ma) that were once hailed as paragons of China’s new tech elite. As the tit-for-tat tech conflict between the U.S. drop today.

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As China shakes up regulations, tech companies suffer

TechCrunch

The Exchange spent a little time on Friday ruminating on the impact of then-rumored regulation in China targeting its edtech sector. News that the Chinese government intended to crack down further on the education technology market hit shares of public, China-based edtech companies. It was a mess. But there’s more.

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Apple shares fall after China expands iPhone ban to more government offices and agencies

TechSpot

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing had ordered officials at central government agencies not to use iPhones or other foreign-branded devices for work or bring them into the office. The decision is part of the country's move away from its reliance on foreign tech and to enhance its. Read Entire Article

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China will use aging chips while its semiconductor industry catches up

TechSpot

As the trade war between China and the US rages on, the Chinese government is doing everything in its power to prop up the local tech industry. Flagship chinese companies like Huawei no longer get access to American silicon or the software required for their products.

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The China tech crackdown continues

TechCrunch

The Chinese government’s crackdown on its domestic technology industry continues, with Tencent under fresh pressure despite the company’s efforts to follow changing regulatory expectations. Read it every morning on Extra Crunch or get The Exchange newsletter every Saturday. The effort doesn’t appear to have worked.

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US introduces new restrictions for exports of chipmaking tools to China

TechSpot

Most analysts expect China's leading tech companies will soon post their worst-ever quarterly results after being hammered by regulatory crackdowns and lockdown-related factory output issues.

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