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Matt Perault, Ramya Krishnan, and Alan Rozenshtein Talk About the TikTok Divestment and Ban Bill

The Lawfare Podcast

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TikTok Ownership and National Security Concerns

The chapter delves into the complex ownership structure of TikTok, raising worries about potential data privacy issues and national security risks. It discusses a legislative proposal mandating TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a ban, exploring the debates between divestment and ban in the context of First Amendment rights. The conversation emphasizes the implications of Chinese control over a widely used information network and the need to balance national security concerns with free speech considerations.

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