TikTok Under Fire: Data Privacy and National Security Concerns

This chapter examines the congressional hearing confronting TikTok's CEO about American user data accessibility by Chinese employees, highlighting bipartisan demands for divestiture or shutdown due to data security fears. Discussions also touch on the broader implications of government surveillance practices and the complexity of TikTok's regulatory challenges amid U.S.-China tensions. The speakers debate whether TikTok's operations can align with U.S. regulations while considering the potential future actions of the Chinese Communist Party regarding this influential tech entity.