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2024 - 3 - 14

TikTok Ban Bill Passed: Is the End Near for the Popular App?

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House passes bill banning TikTok amid national security concerns. Will China retaliate? Find out more!

The recent passing of a TikTok ban bill by the U.S. House of Representatives has ignited concerns about the future of the app. National security officials have long cautioned about the risks posed by TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, fearing potential data breaches and foreign influence. The U.S. aims to pressure ByteDance to sell TikTok, but China may block any forced sale, escalating tensions.

As the debate intensifies, TikTok faces criticism, with accusations of user data vulnerability and threats to American interests. China vehemently opposes the ban, labeling it as 'bandit logic' and warning of job losses in the U.S. This move follows Australia's decision to ban TikTok on government devices, part of a global trend raising privacy concerns.

The Senate's response to the bill remains uncertain, signaling a potential roadblock in implementing the ban. Meanwhile, comparisons are drawn to India's proactive stance, which initially banned TikTok and numerous other Chinese apps over security worries, setting a precedent for such actions.

In a surprising turn of events, if the U.S. proceeds with the TikTok ban, it could mirror China's restrictions on American social media platforms, showcasing a tit-for-tat scenario in the tech world. The future of TikTok hangs in the balance as regulatory actions continue to shape the app's fate.

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The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national ... (NPR)

National security officials have long warned about the dangers TikTok poses as long as it is owned by a Chinese company, but the threat remains theoretical.

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The U.S. wants ByteDance to sell TikTok. China is almost certainly ... (CNBC)

China is expected to block a sale of TikTok if Washington passes a law to force the Chinese-owned social media app to divest its U.S. business.

Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what's next? (Aljazeera.com)

Many House legislators have argued that the app could allow the Chinese government to access user data and influence Americans through the wildly popular social ...

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TikTok ban: China attacks 'bandit logic' of House vote (BBC News)

After Congress takes a step towards banning the app over security concerns, TikTok says US jobs are at risk.

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Which countries have banned TikTok and why? (Euronews)

Australia has become the latest country to ban TikTok from federal government devices, as concerns grow over the privacy and security of the Chinese-owned video ...

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Lawmakers pass bill that could ban TikTok in US (People Daily)

The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.

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If the US bans TikTok, China will be getting a taste of its own medicine (CNN)

TikTok is now facing a ban in the United States, a fate that has already befallen a string of American social media giants that tried to make it in China.

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TikTok bill that could lead to ban faces uphill climb in the Senate (CBS News)

The Senate appears to be in no rush to pass a bill that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn't sell its stake.

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It was India that first banned Chinese app TikTok over security ... (DTNext)

The government blocked TikTok along with 59 other Chinese apps citing security concerns. Since then, the country has banned more than 300 Chinese apps, ...

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House passes TikTok bill. Are TikTok's days numbered? What you ... (USA TODAY)

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a measure that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States or force a sale. What you need to know.

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China hits out at US push to ban TikTok as Steven Mnuchin plots bid (Financial Times)

Beijing urges Washington to 'stop unfairly suppressing foreign companies'

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Explainer: Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the ... (Reuters)

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the ...

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When would the TikTok ban go into effect? (CBS News)

The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.

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India banned TikTok without warning. 200 million people learned to ... (CNN)

As TikTok fans in the United States worry about losing access to the wildly-popular social media app, there are lessons they can learn from a country on the ...

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Is TikTok going to be banned? Here's what a USC social media ... (NBC Southern California)

A potential ban on TikTok is moving forward in the U.S. Congress, while influencers and everyday users are getting angrier. This is what's behind the fight.

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Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill? (Daily Nation)

The bill passed 352-65 in a bipartisan vote, with most Republicans members of Congress voting in favor of it.

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US TikTok ban "could embolden African governments" (African Business Magazine)

TikTok has already been completely blocked in Senegal and Somalia, while there have been calls in Kenya, Egypt and Uganda to follow suit.

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The Grim Reality of Banning TikTok (TIME)

The U.S. government, once again, wants to ban TikTok. The app has become an introvertible force on American phones since it launched in 2016, defining the ...

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TikTok ban bill: What we know about Tiktok's Chinese owner (Reuters)

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill this week that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the ...

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TikTok Ban: Here's What Wall Street's Saying—And The U.S. Firms ... (Forbes)

These publicly traded companies have the most at stake should legislation pass to ban TikTok in the U.S., unless the social media company's Chinese parent ...

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