The Restrict Act isn't targeted at TikTok, but it does make it possible for us to consider inbound technology and inbound platforms like TikTok rather than just thinking about export controls of stuff going from the United States to other places. I think that considerations for the, for the Commerce Department would include national security considerations, privacy considerations. We've always had imperfect legislation or regulation; why is this unlike any industry with respect to our inability to have any type of regulation? That's what we're trying to address here.
The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political giving, and First Republic Bank shows we're not out the woods yet. Also, Disney escalates its fight with Florida, and Big Tech has a good quarter. Plus, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins to discuss TikTok legislation, Twitter, and the Supreme Court.
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