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The Intelligence: Is time up for TikTok?
Mar 14, 2024
Tom Wainwright, tech and media editor at The Economist, sheds light on TikTok's looming crisis as U.S. legislators eye a ban over data privacy fears. He examines the app’s societal impact and potential new ownership amid U.S.-China tensions. Kerry Richmond Jones, Economics correspondent, discusses the staggering $8 billion cost of Israel's ongoing conflict and its economic repercussions, like budget cuts to social welfare and military spending. Together, they navigate the intersection of technology, media, and global instability.
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- US legislation may force TikTok to sell to non-Chinese owners due to concerns about data privacy and Chinese government influence.
- Ongoing war with Gaza resulted in a 20% economic contraction in Israel, impacting sectors like construction, agriculture, and tourism.
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TikTok Faces Political Challenges in the US
A recent bill passed by the US House of Representatives aims to bar distribution of foreign adversary-controlled applications like TikTok. The legislation could force TikTok to sell to a non-Chinese owner. Concerns about data privacy and the potential use of TikTok for propaganda by the Chinese government have fueled this move, raising questions about the app's future in the US.
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