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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The TikTok Ban Is “a Vast Overreach, Rooted in Hypocrisy,” Wired’s Katie Drummond says

May 13, 2024
Katie Drummond, of Wired magazine, discusses the TikTok ban in the US. She sees it as a corporate crusade to suppress a foreign competitor. Drummond criticizes the claim of national security threat as 'rooted in hypocrisy.' The podcast explores the implications of the ban and questions the government's motivation behind the decision.
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  • TikTok ban represents corporate suppression of foreign competition in tech industry.
  • National security claims against TikTok seen as hypocritical and arbitrary by tech experts.

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TikTok's Impact as a Tool for Journalists

TikTok served as a powerful platform for journalists to provide real-time, on-the-ground information during significant events, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Journalists used the app to share video dispatches reaching over 250 million viewers, highlighting the app's reach and effectiveness in disseminating news beyond traditional media channels.

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