China has stated that it opposes any forced sale of TikTok, in the face of mounting pressure from the U.S. China’s Commerce Ministry said that a forced sale by Washington could damage the confidence of Chinese investors in the U.S. and said any sale or spinoff of TikTok would involve technology-export issues that would need to be handled according to Chinese law and with the approval of the Chinese government. The dispute over TikTok has underscored the growing tension between China and the U.S., with both sides seeking to assert their influence in the global tech sector. While the outcome of the dispute remains uncertain, experts say that it highlights the need for companies to carefully consider the geopolitical implications of their operations, particularly in sensitive sectors such as tech.

People Analytics leader David Green draws attention to an upcoming book by Rob Cross and Karen Dillon. The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems — and What to Do About It outlines the science behind why microstress can be so debilitating and induce a ripple effect, introduces 14 key microstresses that hold us back, and offers solutions and guidance for reducing them. Green contends that the publication is a brilliantly insightful and resonant article and a genuinely new concept in the health and wellbeing arena.

Future of work expert Anita Lettink asks her LinkedIn followers whether or not they believe AI can replace them at the jobs. She highlights a new research paper from OpenAI and the University of Pennsylvania which states that "approximately 80% of the U.S. workforce could have at least 10% of their work tasks affected by the introduction of GPTs, while around 19% of workers may see at least 50% of their tasks impacted". You can take part in the poll below here.

Despite Twitter being over $13bn in debt, and with many advertisers fleeing, Elon Musk claims that the company has a shot at becoming cash-flow positive within a few months. A video from the Wall Street Journal looks at why Musk is optimistic and how his acquisition contributed towards Twitter’s cash problems.

Bucks County in Pennsylvania has become the first county in the U.S. to file a lawsuit against social media companies, alleging TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook have worsened anxiety and depression in young people, and that the platforms are designed to “exploit for profit” their vulnerabilities. CNN looks at how Bucks County is joining a small but growing number of school districts and families who have filed lawsuits against social media companies for their alleged impact on teen mental health.