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Much Ado About TikTok

On with Kara Swisher

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Alternatives and Challenges in the TikTok Debate

This chapter explores alternatives to TikTok, including emerging apps like CapCut, and the potential for public offerings via SPACs. It delves into the complexities of software licensing, the nuances of a U.S.-specific TikTok, and the regulatory challenges surrounding its acquisition by American companies amid geopolitical tensions. The discussion underscores the pressing need for cohesive data privacy legislation and the implications of targeting TikTok as a representative of broader tech competition between the U.S. and China.

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