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Is the clock ticking for TikTok in the US?

Apr 24, 2024
BBC technology editor, Zoe Kleinman, and DW's head of social media, Johanna Rudiger, discuss TikTok facing potential US ban over user data sharing fears with Chinese government. TikTok vows legal challenge. Plus, insights on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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  • US Senate passed a bill potentially banning TikTok unless Chinese parent company sells ownership stake, sparking national security debates.
  • Users concerned about losing TikTok explore workarounds and potential shifts to other platforms, fueling discussions on audience behavior.

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TikTok Faces Regulatory Challenges in the US

The US Senate passed a bill that could lead to TikTok being banned unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its ownership stake. President Biden is likely to sign the bill, but ByteDance may appeal the decision, potentially dragging out the process. Concerns over Chinese state access to user data have fueled these actions, sparking debates about national security and data privacy.

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