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TikTok faces legal battle over potential US ban

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Last updated: 2024/09/16 at 9:33 PM
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The Ongoing Battle Between TikTok and the US Government

TikTok, the popular social media platform, is currently at the center of a legal battle with the US government. The government has signed a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the country due to national security concerns related to its parent company, ByteDance.

In a recent federal court hearing, attorneys for both TikTok and the Justice Department presented their arguments before a panel of judges. TikTok’s lawyers argued that the law unfairly targets the company and violates its First Amendment rights. They also highlighted the American roots of TikTok Inc., the US arm of the platform, as a reason to challenge the law.

The Justice Department, on the other hand, emphasized the national security risks associated with TikTok, including data collection and potential manipulation of the platform by foreign entities. They argued that the only solution to address these concerns is to sever ties between TikTok and ByteDance.

Throughout the hearing, both sides presented their case, with TikTok claiming it does not share US user data with the Chinese government and the Justice Department raising concerns about content manipulation and censorship on the platform.

The battle between TikTok and the US government has been ongoing for years, with the government viewing the platform as a threat due to its Chinese connections. Despite efforts to reach a compromise, the issue remains unresolved, and the fate of TikTok in the US hangs in the balance.

This case serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between technology companies and national security concerns, highlighting the challenges of regulating platforms with global reach.

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