Bytes and pieces: America’s Chinese-tech attack

Tamsyn Booth, Technology and Business Editor at The Economist, dives into the escalating tension over Chinese tech with a focus on TikTok and WeChat bans. She discusses the implications of these actions on U.S.-China relations and emphasizes the need for robust data privacy regulations. The conversation also touches on the surprising slowdown in job automation linked to the pandemic, addressing fears of technological unemployment. Additionally, Booth explores the UK's initiatives to tackle obesity while stimulating the economy, highlighting policy contradictions.