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The Indicator from Planet Money
Tick tock for TikTok?
Mar 19, 2024
Political pressure mounts on TikTok as US officials consider legislation to force ByteDance to sell. TikTok creators share concerns about a potential ban. NPR tech correspondent explains the situation and what could happen next.
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- Biden administration pushing for legislation to force TikTok's sale to non-Chinese entity to avoid US ban.
- TikTok's algorithm efficiency attracts users despite concerns over disinformation and national security risks.
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Growing Political Pressures on TikTok
The Biden administration is advocating for legislation that could force TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform to a non-Chinese-controlled entity to avoid a US App Stores ban. Lawmakers are showing bipartisan support for this bill, concerned about disinformation, foreign influence, and potential security risks posed by TikTok. The app's popularity among users and content creators like Jack Corbett from Planet Money adds personal and professional stakes to the debate.
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