The What: 🚀 TikTok's Future in the U.S. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a revised bill compelling ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to sell the app or face a ban in the United States. The Why: 📈 National Security Concerns over TikTok - The move is driven by concerns of TikTok being a national security threat, potentially serving as a data source for the Chinese government and a channel for disseminating propaganda. The How: 🔧 The New Bill and Its Implications - The new bill extends the sale period to nine months, with an optional 90-day extension. This bill, attracting bipartisan support, forms part of a larger package addressing foreign aid. If President Joe Biden signs it, TikTok is expected to contest it in court. Critics argue that the ban infringes on the free speech rights of U.S citizens and could adversely impact businesses using the platform.

April 21, 2024 6:31 AM