TikTok Transition Marred by Initial Issues Under New Ownership
Just over a week after its transfer to new owners in the United States, TikTok experienced a rocky transition, according to Vox. The change in ownership came at the urging of the government. David Pierce, editor-at-large at The Verge, suggested that the initial problems were "less about censorship and more about normal internet problems," according to Vox's "Today, Explained" podcast.
The transition followed government pressure, though the specific reasons for this pressure were not detailed in the provided sources. The immediate impact of the new ownership on content moderation and user experience remained unclear, with Pierce indicating that the issues appeared to be more technical than censorship-related.
Meanwhile, in other news, the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympics held significance for U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, according to Time. The married couple planned to push boundaries with a matador-inspired routine for their free dance. "We love the creative process, and it’s fun for us to start diving into the music search, costume brainstorms, and program concept," Chock said, according to Time. The Milano Cortina Olympics will be their first as a married couple.
Also, Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner, continued to make a statement through his fashion choices, Time reported. His embrace of jíbaro fashion, which highlights the rural Puerto Rican farmer, served as a political statement. By wearing items like a pava (straw hat) designed by Neysha de León at the 2025 Met Gala and a guayabera (shirt with four pockets) designed by Yazmín Yayi Pérez, Bad Bunny elevated a once-exploited symbol of rural Puerto Rican life into global pop culture, according to Time.
In technology news, a new generation of AI agents was emerging, potentially changing lives, according to Vox. Adam Clark Estes, a senior technology correspondent at Vox, wrote that these AI agents could build software, solve problems, and communicate with each other. Estes compared the moment to the rise of ChatGPT, but noted that this new wave of AI involved a series of moments across different platforms.
Finally, Michael Keaton reflected on his comedic partnership with Catherine O'Hara, according to Time. Keaton recalled an awards show moment where a joke they planned fell flat. "To this day, I replay it in my head, feeling like I let her down," Keaton said, according to Time. He described working with O'Hara as "like breathing rarefied air."
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