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Democratic Senators expressed confidence in their votes for legislation that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok, despite concerns about potential backlash. The Senate approved an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which included provisions requiring TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban in the US. The senators argued that ByteDance’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party raise national security concerns. Senator Mark Warner stated that the legislation mandates divestiture, not a ban. His colleague, Senator Tim Kaine, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that TikTok users will still have access to the app. Senator John Fetterman clarified that the legislation aims to force divestiture, not a ban. While polling indicates that young voters have mixed views on a potential ban, with 49% opposing it and 52% of non-TikTok users supporting it, Democratic Senators remained unfazed about potential backlash from this demographic.
The EU has effectively quashed a TikTok feature that was deemed “toxic” and “addictive.” TikTok Lite’s reward-to-watch feature, which allowed users to earn rewards by watching and liking videos, has been suspended. This action follows a bill signed by President Biden forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US operations or face a ban. The EU Commission expressed concerns about the potential for addictive behavior in children, prompting TikTok to voluntarily suspend the rewards function while addressing raised concerns.
President Biden’s use of TikTok for his campaign, while simultaneously supporting legislation to ban it in the U.S., has raised concerns among users. Some argue that it reflects the platform’s influence, while others question its impact on young voters. The White House emphasizes national security concerns, but experts point to a fragmented media environment and the growing importance of TikTok for news consumption among younger generations.
The recent bill signed by President Biden could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States, raising concerns for influencers and content creators who have built their careers on the platform. The bill mandates that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, divest its stake within 12 months or face a ban. Influencers like Ashlyn Greer, Megan Druckman, Carly Chamerlik, Rachael, Sandra Macedo, and Austen Tosone share their perspectives on the potential impact and are considering diversifying their platforms and revenue streams.
In the whimsical world of TikTok, a Chinese factory called Donghua Jinlong has become an unlikely social media sensation with its bizarre and captivating videos promoting industrial-grade glycine. These videos, featuring A.I.-generated voice-overs, bouncing animated text, and surreal editing techniques, have spiraled into an online joke, attracting an enthusiastic following of ironic fans. The memes have taken on a chaotic and nihilistic undercurrent, reflecting the overwhelming and disorienting nature of our contemporary information environment.
The newly signed foreign aid package bill in the U.S. has put TikTok’s future in jeopardy. ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, faces the prospect of having to sell or face a ban within nine months. However, the company has multiple options to consider, including legal challenges, delaying tactics, divesting from TikTok, or accepting a ban. The outcome of the legal battle, the political climate, and the availability of potential buyers will all play a role in determining TikTok’s fate in the U.S.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has vowed to challenge in court a bipartisan bill signed into law by President Biden, which forces ByteDance, TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company, to divest the popular video-sharing app’s US assets within 270 days or face a ban. TikTok, with 170 million US users, has denied Chinese government control and plans to pursue legal action on First Amendment grounds. Despite concerns among US lawmakers over China’s potential access to American data through the app, TikTok maintains that it has invested billions in data protection and platform integrity. Legal experts believe the new legislation strengthens the Biden administration’s legal standing to ban TikTok if ByteDance fails to divest, but a judge in Montana has previously blocked a state ban on free-speech grounds. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has expressed concerns about the bill’s potential for abuse by future administrations, while some experts emphasize TikTok’s potential risks due to its vast user base and susceptibility to exploitation by foreign actors.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has stated that the company will challenge a newly implemented US law requiring the platform’s sale from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the US. Chew expressed concerns that the legislation’s actual intent is not to change ownership but rather to ban access to TikTok outright.
Mark Douglas, CEO and president of MNTN, joined CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to share his insights on Meta’s advertising revenue, the potential impact of a TikTok ban, and other industry trends.
