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TikTok goes to Washington

The Vergecast

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The TikTok Showdown: Congress vs. CEO

This chapter explores the intense questioning of TikTok's CEO during a House hearing, reflecting on lawmakers' apparent bias against the platform. Concerns about data privacy and foreign influence are discussed, revealing a lack of substantive evidence supporting accusations against TikTok. The episode critiques the broader implications of the geopolitical tensions that underscore the debate over TikTok's role in shaping American public opinion and culture.

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