With a ban looming, TikTok CEO calls on users to protect their rights
The US is closer than ever to a TikTok ban after the House passed a bill that forces ByteDance to either sell the social network …
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The US is closer than ever to a TikTok ban after the House passed a bill that forces ByteDance to either sell the social network or face a ban. The bill now advances to the Senate, with the White House looking forward to “swift action” from the legislative body. The White House also has a presence on TikTok, of course.
TikTok isn’t giving up without a fight. CEO Shou Chew is already mounting a campaign, which started with a short video on TikTok that’s now going viral.
Shou is appealing to TikTok users to “protect your constitutional rights” and voice their support of TikTok. That’s certainly a sensible way for Shou to back. Videos that can go viral on a platform known for making short videos viral will work much better than TikTok defending itself in an official setting where it would have to prove that concerns about its platform are unwarranted.
As a reminder, the US government alleges that TikTok shares data with the Chinese government about Americans. It’s also worried about potential manipulation on the platform, especially in an important election year. That’s why it’s looking to enforce a nationwide ban.
But the irony should not escape anyone. I wonder how TikTok and Shou Chew would defend TikTok if China were to ban the social network.
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