The European Union has warned TikTok to curb its "addictive" features, while France has opened a consulate in Greenland, and Romanian teachers protested austerity measures, according to reports from various news outlets. Additionally, an AI startup founder is planning a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco to protest California's proposed wealth tax.
The European Commission announced preliminary findings of a probe into TikTok on Friday, stating that the platform's features, including infinite scroll, autoplay, and personalized recommendation algorithms, encourage compulsive use, according to Al Jazeera. The EU is concerned about protecting minors from such features.
Meanwhile, France became the first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland, as reported by Euronews. The consulate, located in Nuuk, strengthens France's diplomatic presence in the Arctic, fulfilling a promise made by President Emmanuel Macron. This move comes amid geopolitical tensions surrounding the island.
In Romania, thousands of teachers and education staff protested in Bucharest this week against the government's planned austerity measures in the education sector, Euronews reported. The teachers have threatened to strike if the measures are implemented, which include a 10% cut.
Adding to the week's diverse news, an AI startup founder is organizing a "March for Billionaires" in San Francisco to protest California's proposed wealth tax, as reported by TechCrunch. The event, scheduled for this coming Saturday, has sparked incredulity and debate. The organizer stated the march is "definitely not a joke."
In other news, Japan welcomed a new attraction with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, a permanent Pokémon theme park in Tokyo, as reported by Euronews. The park, located inside Yomiuriland, features a forest trail with life-sized Pokémon, rides, shops, and food.
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