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Explaining The Timer on TikTok's Fate
Mar 13, 2024
House to vote on bill targeting TikTok ownership due to security concerns. Tech journalist explains bipartisan support for ban. Judiciary Committee questions probe into Biden documents. FAA report cites Boeing audit failures. Airbnb bans indoor security cameras.
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- Lawmakers are uniting on concerns about TikTok's potential security threat due to Chinese ownership and influence on children.
- Uncertainty surrounds TikTok's future sales and bans due to challenges in selling technology permissions and potential political complexities.
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House to Vote on Forcing Chinese Owners to Sell TikTok
The House is expected to vote on a bill that could compel Chinese owners of TikTok to sell the social media platform to avoid a ban from US app stores. FBI Director Christopher Ray warned lawmakers about the potential security threat TikTok poses, as China could manipulate the app to control access to data and information, impacting individuals and national security.
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