The chapter explores the recent legislative developments surrounding TikTok, detailing the rapid passing of a bill by Congress and its signing by President Biden. It discusses the implications for TikTok's future in the U.S., including potential legal challenges and uncertainties. Legal experts analyze the constitutionality and implications of the bill, shedding light on the complex arguments surrounding national security, data protection, and free speech.
On Wednesday, President Biden signed a bill into law that would force the sale of TikTok or ban the app outright. We explain how this came together, when just a few weeks ago it seemed unlikely to happen, and what legal challenges the law will face next. Then we check on Tesla’s very bad year and what’s next for the company after this week’s awful quarterly earnings report. Finally, to boldly support tech where tech has never been supported before: Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab try to fix a chip malfunction from 15 billion miles away.
Guests:
- Andrew Hawkins, Transportation Editor at The Verge
- Todd Barber, Propulsion Engineer at Jet Propulsion Lab
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