
Congress Exploits Fear of China in Seeking More Power Over Big Tech
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
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Government Fearmongering and Control Over TikTok
The chapter examines how governments use fear to gain power, with a focus on the U.S. government's attempt to control TikTok. It discusses the fear of external threats, such as terrorism, that has been used to justify authoritarian power. The chapter also explores the government's fear of Chinese influence and its efforts to censor content on TikTok.
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