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TikTok CEO Defends App Amid Ban Threat: The Complex Challenge for America's Tech Policy
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday as the social media giant faces a potential ban over national security concerns arising from its parent company, China-based ByteDance. 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday as the social media giant faces a potential ban over national security concerns arising from its parent company, China-based ByteDance. -
TikTok Ban Relies on New Legislation as Biden Administration Faces Pressure
The Biden administration is feeling the heat to prohibit the widely-used Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. However, experts believe that any attempt to ban the app is contingent on the enactment of new legislation that strengthens the government's ability to regulate speech. 
The Biden administration is feeling the heat to prohibit the widely-used Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. However, experts believe that any attempt to ban the app is contingent on the enactment of new legislation that strengthens the government's ability to regulate speech. -
TikTok CEO Addresses Pivotal Moment Amid Growing Calls for US Ban
In a video posted on TikTok, Chew addressed the possibility of a ban on the platform, stating that "some politicians have started talking about banning TikTok." 
In a video posted on TikTok, Chew addressed the possibility of a ban on the platform, stating that "some politicians have started talking about banning TikTok." -
U.S. Government Pressures TikTok's Chinese Parent Company ByteDance to Divest or Face Ban
ByteDance faces ultimatum as the Biden administration raises national security concerns over the popular social media app. 
ByteDance faces ultimatum as the Biden administration raises national security concerns over the popular social media app. -
TikTok 'Screams' Of Security Concerns, Says FBI Chief
Other top U.S. intelligence officials agree that TikTok posed a threat to US national security 
Other top U.S. intelligence officials agree that TikTok posed a threat to US national security -
Selena Gomez Goes On Social Media Hiatus To 'Take A Break From Everything' Following Hailey Bieber Drama
Selena Gomez promises her fans her social media hiatus will only be short. 
Selena Gomez promises her fans her social media hiatus will only be short. -
No TikTok On Government-Owned Devices, Wisconsin Governor Orders
At least 22 other states have joined Wisconsin in outlawing the well-known social media app TikTok 
At least 22 other states have joined Wisconsin in outlawing the well-known social media app TikTok -
TikTok Bans Increasingly Becoming Widespread In U.S. States, Security Firm Says
Lawmakers are concerned that a Chinese video app poses a security threat 
Lawmakers are concerned that a Chinese video app poses a security threat -
Researchers Highlight How TikTok Algorithm Easily Promotes Eating Disorders, Suicide Posts
TikTok's algorithms are encouraging vulnerable teenagers to watch videos about self-harm and eating disorders 
TikTok's algorithms are encouraging vulnerable teenagers to watch videos about self-harm and eating disorders -
Indiana Lawsuit Alleges China Access To User Data, Mature Content On TikTok
By not disclosing the Chinese government's possible access to private consumer information, the Indiana attorney claimed it violated the state's consumer protection statutes By not disclosing the Chinese government's possible access to private consumer information, the Indiana attorney claimed it violated the state's consumer protection statutes
