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US divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
President Joe Biden's campaign is utilizing TikTok to engage with younger voters, despite mixed opinions on whether the app should be banned in the US. According to a recent poll by The Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 31% of US adults support a nationwide ban on TikTok, while 35% oppose it. Among daily TikTok users, 73% are against a ban. Concerns over the app's connection to the Chinese government and its impact on misinformation and children's usage remain prevalent. The Biden administration is expected to announce measures to protect Americans' data from foreign adversaries.
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Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that 58% of Americans believe that the Chinese government uses TikTok to influence public opinion in the U.S. Republicans are more likely to hold this view compared to Democrats. TikTok has denied sharing user data with the Chinese government and stated that it does not promote or remove content at the request of the Chinese government. The poll also found that 50% of Americans support a ban on TikTok, while 46% agreed with the assertion that China uses the app to spy on American citizens. President Joe Biden signed a legislation giving TikTok's parent company 270 days to divest its U.S. assets or face a ban.
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Democratic senator raises concerns about Joe Biden campaign's decision to join TikTok
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Democratic Senator Mark Warner expressed concern about the decision by President Joe Biden's campaign to join the Chinese-owned TikTok app, citing national security implications. Republican lawmakers have also criticized the move. The Biden campaign currently has over 57,000 followers on TikTok. The US government's ban on TikTok's use on government devices remains in place, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has demanded that TikTok's Chinese owners sell their shares. Efforts in Congress to ban TikTok have stalled, but some lawmakers want TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to be put on an export control list.
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3 theories to explain Trump's TikTok flip-flop
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Former US President Donald Trump has changed his stance on TikTok, now saying that the app should be allowed in the US. This is a reversal from his previous position in 2020 when he expressed a desire to ban the app due to concerns over user privacy. Speculation has arisen suggesting that Trump's change of heart may be linked to his recent meeting with billionaire investor Jeff Yass, who is an investor in TikTok's parent company. The Trump administration had been inconsistent in its approach to TikTok, with various proposals ranging from banning it outright to forcing a sale to a US company. President Joe Biden has also shown contradictory positions on TikTok, supporting legislation to force a sale while simultaneously using the platform for his 2024 presidential campaign. TikTok's recent campaign against a potential ban has faced criticism for potentially backfiring and mobilizing users against the app.
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TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJ
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Executives at TikTok felt reassured that calls for a ban on the app had quieted due to President Joe Biden's decision to join the platform in February and post videos, according to The Wall Street Journal. However, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the House shortly after a meeting between TikTok executives and lawmakers, which would require the Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US. The bill was shaped by Biden administration officials, and Biden himself has indicated he would sign the ban if it reaches his desk. TikTok and free-speech groups argue that the ban would violate the First Amendment.
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Donald Trump's pledge to 'never ban' TikTok will be tough to fulfill, legal experts say
Business Insider
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8m ago
Medial
Despite Donald Trump's promise during his presidential campaign not to ban TikTok, the app is facing potential banning as Trump takes office in 2024. TikTok's owner, ByteDance, is required to divest from its US assets or face a ban from app stores based on a law passed by Congress. TikTok is challenging this law in court but is not yet successful. Even with Trump's election win, the future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain as Trump cannot simply repeal the law. He has two options to intervene - not enforcing the law or claiming it doesn't apply to TikTok - but both approaches come with legal challenges and uncertainties. It remains unclear if Trump will prioritize saving TikTok as he begins his term.
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To TikTok or not? GOP candidate joins the app even as he calls it 'digital fentanyl'
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has become the first 2024 candidate to join TikTok, despite accusing the app of being a potential spying tool for China and advocating for its ban. Many of his competitors face a similar conundrum, as they want to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok but also want to take a tough stance on China. About 30% of US adults have a TikTok account, with usage being higher among younger adults. Ramaswamy's campaign defended his decision, stating the need to reach young people where they are.
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TikTok's US future still in limbo as commerce secretary visits China
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Despite the intense pressure on the popular short-form video app, which is owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance, efforts to ban or regulate it in Washington have not borne fruit. And even with all that scrutiny, Raimondo is not planning to discuss TikTok while in China, a glaring omission that reflects the impasse at which it has left the Biden administration.
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Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The US Congress has passed a bill that could force TikTok to divest its US business or shut down, bringing a potential ban closer to reality. This is not the first time TikTok has faced such threats. In 2020, then-President Donald Trump attempted to ban the app over security concerns and Chinese ownership. However, TikTok denied sharing data with China and sued the US government. A federal judge granted an injunction, and when President Joe Biden took office, he rescinded Trump's executive order. Now, the tables have turned, with Biden indicating he would sign the latest ban bill if it passes in the Senate. TikTok has vowed to fight the ban once again.
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Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok
Reuters
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1y ago
Medial
Democratic Senator Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed concerns about the national security implications of President Joe Biden's campaign decision to join the Chinese-owned video app TikTok. Warner noted the need to follow India's example in banning TikTok and described the Biden campaign's involvement as a "mixed message." However, the White House stated that government national security concerns surrounding TikTok remain unchanged, with a ban on the app's use on government devices still in place. The U.S. government previously demanded that TikTok's Chinese owners sell their shares but has yet to take any action.
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US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
The US Supreme Court is set to hear TikTok’s appeal against a US law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban. The law, signed by President Biden, alleges TikTok enables Beijing's data collection, which both China and ByteDance deny. TikTok argues the law violates its First Amendment rights. The potential ban may affect US-China relations, especially as President-elect Trump emerges as an unexpected ally of TikTok.
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