Uncovering the Mysterious Nanalan’ Success Story: How TikTok Has Brought Her Back into the Limelight

“Nanalan’” has been off TV for years but is now a huge hit on TikTok. The Canadian children’s show debuted in 1999, but has gained new popularity due to its growing viewership on TikTok. The show’s catchy songs are a big draw, including a tune featuring Mona, a little green puppet, in a princess outfit. The TikTok clip has been viewed over 9.5 million times. The creators started making “Nanalan’” shorts in 1999, and the series aired on CBC, Nickelodeon, and PBS for Kids. Mr. Shannon, the creator, has started making new videos with the puppets for social media and acknowledges the show’s newfound audience. The show originally ended in 1999, but it has now become popular again thanks to social media.

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Unlikely Industry Player Anguilla Profits Big from A.I. Boom

Artificial intelligence’s integration into everyday life has stirred up doubts and unsettling questions for many about humanity’s path forward. But in Anguilla, a tiny Caribbean island to the east of Puerto Rico, the A.I. boom has made the country a fortune. The British territory collects a fee from every registration for internet addresses that end […]

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China Surpasses U.S. in A.I. Talent: A Key Metric

China lags behind the United States in artificial intelligence that powers chatbots like ChatGPT but excels in producing scientists behind new humanoid technologies. New research reveals that China has surpassed the United States as the biggest producer of A.I. talent. The country generates almost half the world’s top A.I. researchers, compared to 18 percent from […]

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Brands Brace for Impact as TikTok Faces Criticism

Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand […]

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