Open to Debate PODCAST BONUS RELEASE: Should the U.S. Ban TikTok?
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Jan 14, 2025 Kori Schake, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Milton Mueller, a Professor at Georgia Tech, dive into the heated debate over the potential ban on TikTok. Schake argues from a national security perspective, highlighting espionage fears linked to its Chinese ownership. In contrast, Mueller defends the app's value for free expression and creativity, questioning government censorship. Together, they navigate the complex balance between privacy concerns and First Amendment rights, probing the implications for 170 million American users.
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Concerns about TikTok
- Two concerns exist regarding TikTok: data amassed by China and its potential use as a propaganda tool.
- These concerns are bipartisan and shared by US senators, the FBI director, and the Biden Justice Department.
TikTok and Free Speech
- Claims of Chinese censorship on TikTok are unsubstantiated, with evidence of protests and critical content readily available.
- A ban would suppress the voices of millions of American users, contradicting the principles of an open and free society.
Differing Views on TikTok's Risk
- Kori Schake argues that TikTok's connection to China makes it inherently untrustworthy, despite supposed legal barriers.
- Milton Mueller contends that TikTok prioritizes profit over politics, and the data collection dangers are overblown.