Ben Smith, a Semafor journalist and expert on U.S. politics, dives into the heated debate surrounding the potential TikTok ban. He dissects Congress's recent bipartisan bill that could force ByteDance to divest in the U.S. The discussion touches on TikTok's influence in social movements, data privacy concerns, and the contrasting approaches to social media regulation in the U.S. and China. Smith also highlights how this ban could reshape the tech landscape and reflects on generational sentiments towards online platforms amid rising geopolitical tensions.