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Why Is TikTok Being Banned in the US? All About The New Bill That Bans TikTok Forever

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Just a guyBy Just a guyMarch 7, 2024Updated:March 8, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read21 Views
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Have you ever scrolled through TikTok, lost in a sea of dance challenges, lip-syncs, and hilarious pet videos, only to wonder why there’s talk of banning your favorite app in the US?

Well, you’re not alone.

This app, a treasure trove of creativity and a global sensation, has once again found itself in the eye of a political storm, stirring up debates far beyond the realms of viral videos. Sit tight as we explain the technology, international espionage, and bipartisan politics in a way that’s as gripping as any thriller.

From executive orders to legislative maneuvers, the story of TikTok in the United States is a rollercoaster of actions and reactions. But beneath the surface of this lies a core issue that’s got lawmakers losing sleep. Why all the fuss, you ask?

Let’s unpack the story without spilling too many beans just yet.

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, faces a potential ban in the US over national security concerns linked to its data practices and ownership structure. The new Bipartisan bill gave TikTok 165 days to sell off or face a ban in the US. This bill also gives the US president the power to designate apps or websites from other countries as a threat, thereby banning them.

What Is Happening With TikTok and the White House?

Basically, there’s a new bipartisan bill, The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, backed by a mix of concern, curiosity, and a dash of geopolitics.

Representatives Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi, along with a band of co-sponsors, are leading the charge with a piece of legislation that could fundamentally alter the social media landscape in the US. The bill demands that ByteDance either says “goodbye” to TikTok by selling it off within six months or watch it vanish from America.

You may ask why are such drastic measures needed.

Well, it all boils down to the nitty-gritty of how TikTok handles and hoards data.

The fear that personal information of millions of Americans could be misused or, worse, turned against the US. Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi, fresh from a trip across the Indo-Pacific, are not mincing words about the threats they perceive.

“This bill addresses national security concerns posed by Chinese ownership of TikTok and protects American social media users,” Krishnamoorthi stated, emphasizing the urgency of safeguarding digital privacy against potential exploitation.

“This is my message to TikTok: break up with the Chinese Communist Party or lose access to your American users,” Rep. Mike Gallagher, the Republican chair of the House of Representatives’ select China committee.

"This bill is not a ban, and it’s not really about @tiktok_us. It’s a choice.

We implore ByteDance to sell Tiktok so that its American users can enjoy their dance videos, their bad lip-synch, everything else that goes with Tiktok." – @CongressmanRaja pic.twitter.com/OV5CLLsDKa

— Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (@committeeonccp) March 6, 2024

But here’s where it gets spicy. TikTok, caught in the crosshairs, argues that the bill’s timeline is a Herculean task. Finding a buyer with deep pockets and the tech wizardry to untangle TikTok from ByteDance’s embrace in just 180 days?

That’s a twist nobody saw coming.

Here’s what TikTok’s spokesperson Alex Haurek said,

“Our statement on the latest TikTok legislation: This bill is an outright ban of TikTok, no matter how much the authors try to disguise it. This legislation will trample the First Amendment rights of 170 million Americans and deprive 5 million small businesses of a platform they rely on to grow and create jobs.”

Our statement on the latest TikTok legislation: This bill is an outright ban of TikTok, no matter how much the authors try to disguise it. This legislation will trample the First Amendment rights of 170 million Americans and deprive 5 million small businesses of a platform they…

— TikTok Policy (@TikTokPolicy) March 5, 2024

Even more intriguing is the White House’s stance. While not outright calling it a ban, the administration is playing a careful game of chess, positioning the bill as a move for national security, with a nod towards the need for a TikTok free from potentially harmful foreign influences.

White House press secretary Jean-Pierre said, “This bill is important, we welcome this step. This is about our national security, obviously.”

Then there’s the FBI, with Director Christopher Wray voicing concerns loud and clear: TikTok could be a Trojan horse, a national security threat masquerading as a platform for entertainment and self-expression.

TikTok is already banned on Government phones and has missed its ban in Trump’s rule. Even Montana tried to implement a one-of-a-kind TikTok ban, but they failed in the past.

The stage is set, the players are ready, and at the center of it all is an app that’s become a cultural phenomenon.

Now, as we stand at this crossroads, one can’t help but imagine what would happen. Will TikTok find a new home, or will it fade into the digital ether, a casualty of geopolitical strife? What does this mean for all the American creators who build a livelihood out of this app?

How do you feel about the potential ban and its reasons?

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