US Government Considers Options to Keep TikTok Operational Amid Imminent Ban

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As a potential ban on TikTok looms, the Biden administration is reportedly exploring alternatives to keep the app operational in the United States, according to NBC News. With the ban set to take effect on Sunday, officials are discussing possible solutions to ensure the app remains accessible despite ongoing concerns about its Chinese ownership.

The White House and TikTok’s U.S. office did not respond immediately to requests for comment regarding the report. The administration is facing mounting pressure to address national security concerns linked to the app, which has over 170 million users in the U.S.

 

ESR and CloudHQ Partner for $2 Billion Data Centre Campus in Japan

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ESR Group, a Hong Kong-based real estate manager, has announced a partnership with U.S.-based data centre provider CloudHQ to co-develop and operate a $2 billion data centre campus in Osaka, Japan. The facility will be built in three phases, with the first phase set to be operational by June 2025, delivering 25 megawatts (MW) of capacity.

This collaboration comes at a time when the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling a global surge in data centre investments, with real estate managers, private equity firms, and global investors racing to meet this demand. The new campus in Nanko Kita, Osaka, is expected to offer a total of 130 MW of data centre capacity upon completion.

ESR views this joint venture as a significant step in its broader strategy to expand and enhance its data centre capabilities. According to Diarmid Massey, CEO of ESR Data Centres, the company remains confident in the long-term growth potential of the data centre market in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Alphabet CEO and Other Tech Leaders to Attend Trump Inauguration

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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, will join a group of prominent tech executives at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, according to sources familiar with the event. Pichai’s attendance places him among several high-profile industry leaders planning to witness the ceremony.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is also confirmed to be attending the event, as reported by Bloomberg News earlier on Wednesday. Additionally, tech titans Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to participate in the inauguration, with sources indicating that their attendance is part of the planning for the ceremony.

Apple has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the attendance of its CEO at the inauguration.