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538 Debate Club: Should TikTok Be Banned?

FiveThirtyEight Politics

CHAPTER

The National Security Debate Surrounding TikTok

The chapter delves into a heated debate regarding the potential banning of TikTok, focusing on concerns of national security and Chinese influence on American users. Speakers discuss the implications of a ban, the differences between foreign-owned and American-owned platforms, and potential regulatory approaches. The chapter also touches on broader issues of social media manipulation, algorithmic influence, and the power wielded by tech giants in influencing public opinion and elections.

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