TikTok Ban: Bill to Force Sale or Outright Ban Passes House
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TikTok's Fate Hangs in the Balance as Ban Bill Passes Congressional Hurdle
In a significant development, the US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could result in a ban on the popular social media app TikTok. The bill, if passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Biden, would force the Chinese-owned company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face an outright ban in the United States.
The bill's passage comes amid ongoing concerns about TikTok's data security practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. US officials have expressed fears that TikTok could be used to collect sensitive user data and influence public opinion.
In response to the bill, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the ban is unconstitutional. The company has also launched an aggressive public relations campaign, emphasizing its commitment to protecting user privacy and data security.
The fate of TikTok now rests with the Senate and President Biden. If the bill is passed by the Senate and signed into law, TikTok could face a significant challenge in maintaining its presence in the US market.
Meanwhile, the legal battle between TikTok and the federal government is expected to continue. A federal appeals court will hold oral arguments on lawsuits filed by TikTok and ByteDance later this year.
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