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TBD | Is TikTok Cooked This Time?
Mar 15, 2024
Exploring the controversy around TikTok's connection to the Chinese government, the rapid introduction of a bill in the US to regulate TikTok, and the challenges of separating from ByteDance. Also, delves into the potential political ramifications of a TikTok ban and Trump's changing stance on the issue.
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- Lawmakers introduced a bill to require TikTok's parent company divest into American hands or face a ban for national security concerns.
- Legislation calls for TikTok's divestment or potential ban due to data access concerns and ByteDance's control.
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Concerns Surrounding TikTok's Data Access and Ownership
Lawmakers express worries over the access of US user data by TikTok parent company, ByteDance, raising national security concerns. Despite evidence of data access from China, negotiations stalled, but recent legislation calls for TikTok's divestment or potential ban within six months, presenting challenges due to ByteDance's control and China's influence.
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