The TikTok Dilemma: Regulation and Media Power

This chapter explores the debate over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., comparing it to China's media policies while highlighting democratic values like the First Amendment. It critiques media concentration, regulatory complexities, and the scrutiny of foreign versus domestic companies, emphasizing the risks of monopolization in shaping public discourse. The conversation raises critical questions about media ownership, freedom of speech, and the implications of government oversight in a capitalist society.