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The Vergecast

TikTok goes to Washington

Mar 24, 2023
Makena Kelly, a policy reporter at The Verge, sheds light on TikTok's intense congressional hearing, pinpointing lawmakers' biases and the contentious debate over data privacy. The discussion dives into how misinformation, exemplified by TikTok’s misleading claims about health treatments, poses challenges for free speech and regulation. The conversation humorously contrasts TikTok's controversies with Google's emerging AI chatbot Bard, exploring the evolving landscape of technology and the political dynamics at play.
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