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Universal Music Group and TikTok have renewed their partnership to address the growing concern of unauthorized AI-generated music on the platform. The renewed agreement sets out joint efforts to protect artists and copyright holders amid the rapid adoption of generative AI technologies.

Today's top technology news covers critical advances in AI, cybersecurity, and major business decisions. Highlights include a study on AI-powered de-anonymization, Nvidia's open-source AI software release, regulatory developments for TikTok in Canada, and increasing Russian cyber threats. The coverage reflects evolving challenges and opportunities in global digital infrastructure.

TikTok has decided not to implement end-to-end encryption for its direct messaging system, citing concerns about user safety, particularly for minors. The platform will continue to use standard encryption and grant access to authorized personnel for safety and compliance purposes. This approach contrasts with competitors that prioritize end-to-end encryption as a key privacy feature.

The European Union has directed TikTok to disable addictive platform features such as infinite scroll and to revise its recommendation engine. The move aims to address concerns about user well-being and the influence of AI-driven algorithms on user behavior. TikTok must comply or risk significant penalties.

TikTok's daily active users in the United States have recovered to more than 90 million, following a brief decline attributed to privacy concerns and a major technical outage amid an ownership transition to American investors. The period of instability saw alternative video apps gain traction, but the majority of users have since returned to TikTok after issues were resolved.

TikTok and Snap have settled claims that their platforms were designed to encourage addictive user behavior, resolving their involvement in a closely watched lawsuit without admitting wrongdoing. The case continues against Meta and YouTube, with executives set to testify on the platforms’ design and impact on young users. Settlement terms for TikTok and Snap remain confidential.

TikTok's U.S. operations have undergone a significant restructuring in response to new U.S. legislation aimed at limiting Chinese ownership and addressing data privacy concerns. The newly established entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, is now majority-owned by non-Chinese investors, with major stakes held by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. ByteDance retains a minority interest, while other prominent global investors round out the ownership group.