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Drum Tower: Tick tock for TikTok

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Trust and Transparency: TikTok's Data Dilemma

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between TikTok and ByteDance, emphasizing the concerns over user data privacy amid Chinese national intelligence laws. It reveals the skepticism from U.S. lawmakers and the broader implications for Chinese tech companies navigating governmental pressures and international trust.

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