TikTok and National Security: The Controversial Debate

This chapter explores the implications of a potential TikTok ban amid rising concerns over data privacy and national security. It discusses the government’s rationale for mandating TikTok's sale to a non-Chinese entity while examining the lack of concrete evidence linking the app to Chinese state influence. The conversation also highlights the challenges of balancing national security interests with First Amendment rights, creating a nuanced debate around the app's future.