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TikTok's Shady Deal with the U.S.
Aug 25, 2023
Tech reporter and senior policy analyst Emily Baker-White joins the show to discuss TikTok's negotiations with the US government, concerns about its links to China, and the creation of a third-party executive security committee. They also explore the potential implications of TikTok's recommendation algorithm and the future of free speech on the platform.
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- The draft agreement between TikTok and the US government highlights the challenges of regulating social media and raises concerns about potential government surveillance powers.
- The negotiations also shed light on the tension between addressing national security concerns and protecting fundamental rights, particularly freedom of speech on social media platforms.
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TikTok's Dominance as a Speech Platform and its Growth in E-commerce
TikTok has become the dominant speech platform in the United States with 150 million American users who spend an average of 90 minutes a day on the app. The company has been quietly expanding and focusing on e-commerce, particularly in Asia, and aims to bring that success to Western markets. While there were concerns about TikTok's links to China, the draft deal between TikTok and the US government from last year showed the measures the company was willing to take to address those concerns and remain operational in the US. The negotiations highlight the challenges of regulating social media and the potential for government surveillance powers.
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