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Democratic senator raises concerns about Joe Biden campaign's decision to join TikTok

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Democratic senator raises concerns about Joe Biden campaign's decision to join TikTok

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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Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok

Reuters · 1y ago

Democratic senator raises concerns about Biden campaign decision to join TikTok

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.

Group Linked to Sam Altman Launches AI to Defeat Joe Biden

Futurism

Futurism · 1y ago

Group Linked to Sam Altman Launches AI to Defeat Joe Biden

A super PAC linked to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has unveiled an AI chatbot called Dean.Bot with the aim of preventing President Joe Biden from securing a second term. The chatbot serves as a virtual stand-in for Congressman Dean Phillips, who is running against Biden in the Democratic primary. Interestingly, this initiative comes shortly after Biden signed an executive order to regulate AI technology, revealing a potential misalignment between Altman's support for AI regulation and the campaign's efforts to challenge Biden.

US senators examine TikTok hiring of ByteDance executives

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US senators examine TikTok hiring of ByteDance executives

US senators are investigating TikTok's decision to hire executives from parent company ByteDance, expressing concerns about the independence of TikTok's operations and the security of user information. TikTok has more than 150 million users in the US and has faced calls for a nationwide ban due to worries about potential Chinese government influence. Efforts to grant the Biden administration powers to ban TikTok have stalled, but Senator Josh Hawley plans to force a vote on the issue. TikTok is also fighting a ban by the state of Montana set to take effect in January.

TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJ

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

TikTok execs believed Biden joining the app meant a ban was no longer an imminent threat: WSJ

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.

Joe Biden reiterated US concerns over TikTok in call with Xi Jinping: White House

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Joe Biden reiterated US concerns over TikTok in call with Xi Jinping: White House

The ownership of TikTok was brought up in a recent call between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Biden expressed American concerns about the app's ownership. In March, the US House of Representatives passed a bill giving ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, six months to sell the app's US assets or face a ban due to national security concerns. Senators are still undecided on how to handle the situation, but Biden has stated he would support such a bill if it reached his desk.

Biden says he would sign TikTok crackdown, Trump raises concerns

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Biden says he would sign TikTok crackdown, Trump raises concerns

President Joe Biden has stated that he will sign legislation requiring China's ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to divest the popular video app in the U.S. within six months. This comes as former President Trump expressed concerns about a ban on TikTok, saying it would benefit Facebook. The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on the legislation next week, but its outcome in the Senate remains uncertain. The bill would give ByteDance 165 days to divest TikTok, and failure to do so would lead to the app being unavailable on major app stores.

Senators push to declassify TikTok briefings

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Senators push to declassify TikTok briefings

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn are urging for classified briefings on TikTok to be disclosed, in order to increase public awareness and the need for action. The call for briefings comes as concerns over national security and the ownership of the app by Chinese company ByteDance continue to grow. Efforts to force ByteDance to sell TikTok have gained momentum, with the House passing a bill to that effect, but the Senate is yet to introduce a similar bill. Specific evidence of data sharing with the Chinese government remains limited, and experts question whether the concerns are truly about privacy or content control.

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

TikTok, the Chinese social video app, has faced many challenges since its inception in 2017. It quickly became a global sensation, but also attracted concerns about national security. President Joe Biden recently signed legislation requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell to a U.S. owner within a year or face shutdown. However, the future of TikTok remains uncertain, as legal challenges could arise and ByteDance may not be willing to sell. The app has seen significant growth and popularity, with viral trends and controversies along the way. Privacy and security concerns have also plagued TikTok, leading to bans and investigations by governments worldwide. Despite these obstacles, TikTok continues to thrive and has amassed over a billion monthly active users.

US ban on TikTok would rob Joe Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US ban on TikTok would rob Joe Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool

President Joe Biden's potential ban on TikTok could hinder his reelection campaign, as the platform has become crucial for Democrats to engage with younger voters. TikTok has gained popularity among politically active Americans and is especially favored by demographics that reliably support the Democratic party. Roughly 60% of regular U.S. news consumers on TikTok lean Democrat, with a significant number of Black and Hispanic users. Banning TikTok could displace a significant portion of the electorate during an upcoming highly contentious election. However, the ban is driven by national security concerns regarding China's influence.

Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed

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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