While there were several complaints about the content on the app, the core of the argument centered around accusations that TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are tools of China’s government that pose a major national security risk to Americans.
Perspectives“So, should we be concerned about the potential for the Chinese social media platform to be used negatively? Absolutely. As to what to do about it, we lean toward removing it from app stores and cellphone networks. Plenty of websites already exist for viewing videos, and we don't doubt a U.S. company could be created that would rival TikTok .” — Clint Cooper,“This is not a company that respects users' privacy.
“There is every reason to think the U.S. government will misuse this newfound power to unilaterally banish specific social media platforms.
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