On Saturday, the House of Representatives will revisit a bill that aims to ban TikTok in the US if it does not sever its ties with its parent company ByteDance and with China as a whole. This measure is part of a larger package of legislation that could provide funding for Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, potentially easing its passage through Congress.
If passed, the bill would require ByteDance to sell TikTok within a few months, with the possibility of removal from Apple and Google app stores in the US if it fails to comply. Additionally, the bill would give the US president the power to label other apps as national security threats if they are controlled by companies from hostile countries.
TikTok has strongly opposed this initiative, citing concerns over its potential impact on free speech for millions of Americans. US authorities believe that the platform allows Beijing to spy on and manipulate American users. The House previously passed a similar bill in March but it has been stalled since then.
This legislative move highlights ongoing tensions between the US and China, particularly in technology and national security concerns. The outcome of the bill’s re-examination on Saturday will be closely watched by tech industry stakeholders and policymakers alike, as it could have significant implications for TikTok’s future in the United States.
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