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The Hustle Daily Show

The walls close in on TikTok

Mar 14, 2024
US House passes bill threatening TikTok's ties to China, potential ban looming. Podcast discusses controversies, ByteDance divestment, TikTok's response. Uncertainties for users and businesses in tech world.
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  • US House bill may force TikTok divestment from China's ByteDance to prevent ban.
  • TikTok's influence and potential ban could impact tech industry and users' livelihoods.

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The TikTok Ban: US Congress Votes on Divestment or Ban

US House overwhelmingly approved a bill requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance within six months or face a ban. The bill received bipartisan support with a vote of 352 to 65. TikTok mobilized its 170 million users to oppose the ban, illustrating the platform's influence. Concerns over TikTok's manipulation of algorithm, data privacy, and potential influence by the Chinese government have led to the proposed ban.

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