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Today, Explained

Can Congress ban TikTok?

Mar 20, 2024
25:38
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The podcast explores the challenges of Congress banning TikTok, including national security concerns, constitutional implications, potential harm of a ban, and the debate on data privacy legislation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Proposed bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok unlikely to pass Senate due to legal and constitutional concerns.
  • Alternative comprehensive privacy legislation suggested as better solution for national security concerns related to TikTok ban.

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House of Representatives Passes Bill to Potentially Ban TikTok

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at forcing ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest TikTok to a non-Chinese entity within 180 days. If this does not occur, TikTok would be banned in the United States. The bill intends to address concerns about Chinese access to American data through ByteDance, citing national security risks. However, tech experts believe ByteDance is unlikely to agree to sell TikTok due to proprietary concerns.

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