The United States House of Representatives has passed legislation that puts TikTok in a difficult position in the country. Under the new measure, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, must sell its American operations within nine months or face a ban. This bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a way to protect US national security.
Lawmakers argue that TikTok poses a threat because of the potential for Chinese authorities to access user data. The social network has also been accused of being used to influence elections, raising concerns about interference in US politics. Introduced by Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, the bill is viewed as necessary to safeguard US interests.
Gallagher compared the situation to a surgical intervention to remove a tumor and save the patient. TikTok has raised concerns about freedom of expression for its American users, highlighting the potential impact of a ban on the platform. Despite some resistance from Democrats who fear an encroachment on freedoms, there is broad support for this measure.
The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain with a ban looming over it. It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds and what steps ByteDance takes to comply with this new legislation.
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