TikTok and National Security: A Double-Edged Sword

This chapter examines the national security risks associated with TikTok, emphasizing concerns about data protection and the potential for foreign influence due to its Chinese ownership by ByteDance. It discusses the complexities of U.S. legislative responses and the platform's ability to sway political activism, all while contrasting American First Amendment rights with the lack of similar protections for foreign-owned companies. The chapter calls for a reevaluation of economic ties with China to address these security vulnerabilities, particularly in critical technology sectors.