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WIRED Politics Lab

The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here

Apr 25, 2024
Leah Feiger, Tori Elliott, and Makena Kelly discuss the potential ban on TikTok in the US. They cover topics like the legal battle over First Amendment rights, the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future and potential buyers, the role of influencers in political campaigns, and the impact of TikTok ban on influencers. They also touch on controversial theories like alien bodies in Mexico.
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  • TikTok faces potential US ban if not divested from China-based owner within a year.
  • Political influencers on TikTok play crucial roles in campaigns by reaching broader audiences and amplifying political messages.

Deep dives

Biden signs law requiring TikTok divestment

President Biden quickly signed into law the National Security Packies, allocating billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel and containing provisions impacting TikTok. The bill necessitated TikTok to find American ownership within a year or risk a US ban. Congress expedited the bill's passing following concerns about national security and user data privacy.

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