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TNB Tech Minute: New Law Will Force Sale or Ban of TikTok

Apr 24, 2024
02:25
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A bill targeting TikTok, Meta's record first-quarter sales from AI, and Google's delay in eliminating third-party cookies are discussed in this episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • US government mandating TikTok sale or ban due to national security concerns.
  • Meta's AI advancements drive record sales despite challenges from Apple's privacy changes.

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Biden Signs Foreign Aid Package with Implications for TikTok

President Biden has signed a foreign aid package that includes a bill mandating the sale or ban of TikTok within a year due to concerns over national security. Lawmakers express worries about China potentially gathering intelligence on US users, despite TikTok denying sharing data with the Chinese government. TikTok vows to challenge the ban legally and stresses its investments in safeguarding US user data.

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