24: How to Protect US Digital Sovereignty and Infrastructure from TikTok (feat. Geoffrey Cain)
Apr 11, 2024
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Geoffrey Cain discusses the threat TikTok poses to US digital sovereignty and infrastructure, likening it to Chinese control over American media outlets. The conversation explores the need for regulations to protect democratic values and the importance of data privacy and security in the digital age.
TikTok's control over news poses a threat to US digital sovereignty, warranting regulatory action.
Regulation of social media algorithms is crucial to prevent foreign influence on news dissemination.
Deep dives
Implications of TikTok Ownership and Digital Sovereignty
Ownership of major American media platforms by foreign adversaries is addressed in the broader context of digital sovereignty in the 21st century. This discussion highlights the significance of regulating media ownership to prevent control by entities linked to foreign governments and emphasizes historical precedents for such regulations, underscoring the need to consider citizenship rights in media ownership.
Role of Algorithms in Social Media Regulation
The debate surrounding TikTok extends to understanding the role of algorithms in social media platforms and how they influence content dissemination. Critiques of TikTok ownership pivot on its status as a significant news source, raising concerns about foreign control akin to a foreign entity owning prominent news outlets, emphasizing the need for regulatory safeguards in digital platforms.
Trade Policy Failures and Reindustrialization Imperatives
The podcast delves into the shortcomings of past trade policies, particularly concerning China's tech market access and the adverse impacts on American companies. It advocates for a reconsideration of trade reciprocity and reindustrialization strategies to address national security risks and ensure resilience in technology production and essential industries.
Technological Aspects of Warfare in Ukraine and Industrial Preparedness
The conversation extends to the evolving nature of warfare, emphasizing the democratization of conflict through technology and the imperative for industrial preparedness. Insights from the conflict in Ukraine underscore the importance of combining modern technological warfare tactics with traditional industrial capabilities to confront emerging geopolitical challenges effectively.
What if Xi Jinping owned a controlling stake in CNN? Or the New York Times? This week's guest Geoffrey Cain argues that TikTok's dominance over the flow of information and news to America's population should be seen as a direct threat to our digital sovereignty and digital infrastructure, all on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party. Cain and host Marshall Kosloff discuss what can be done about this and why Section 230 is the wrong frame for this debate.
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