TikTok's US future in limbo after Supreme Court ruling

17 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

The US Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to either sell its US operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns over Chinese ownership.
Despite the ruling, the Biden administration will not enforce the ban, deferring the decision to incoming President Donald Trump, who opposes the ban and is actively seeking alternative solutions.
ByteDance and Beijing have firmly rejected selling TikTok, creating significant uncertainty for the app's 170 million US users and its operational future, even as TikTok's CEO lobbies Trump for a resolution.
Trump's team is exploring options, including a potential 90-day delay for a 'viable deal,' while advertisers and creators face considerable uncertainty regarding the platform's immediate future in the US.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.