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Yes, it’s crazy to have TikTok on official phones. But it’s not good for any of us

Fears for data security lie behind recent government bans on the Chinese-owned app, but zombie scrolling has health dangers too

The Guardian - UK

Is TikTok A Threat? Why Congress Is Freaking Out Over Alleged Data Collection

Elected officials from both sides of the aisle have grown concerned with social media app TikTok and the and user data it collects

Zenger

Poll: Do you think TikTok should be banned in the United States?

TikTok could face a ban in the United States. Do you think this is the right way to go?

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Biden's TikTok, oil moves test the loyalty of young voters

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters

The Independent UK

France bans ‘recreational’ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram

France joins a growing list of states that say TikTok lacks sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection.

Al Jazeera

TikTok might get banned after ‘disaster’ testimony. Why do some TikTokers not care?

The U.S. government may be inching toward a radical restructuring of TikTok, if not an outright ban on the Chinese-owned social media app. But to Jaci Butler, an internet personality and singer with 4 million followers on the embattled platform, the commotion is old hat.

Los Angeles Times

Social Media Is Getting in the Way of Good, Honest VR

Pico, a possible VR competitor to Meta, reportedly delayed a U.S. launch because of its connection to TikTok.

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As TikTok battles to remain in the U.S., it’s offering creators ‘free exposure’ in exchange for becoming the faces of company marketing

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Fortune

Threat of US ban surges after TikTok lambasted in Congress

Washington (AFP) - A US ban of Chinese-owned TikTok, the country's most popular social media for young people, seems increasingly inevitable a day after the brutal grilling of its CEO by Washington lawmakers from across the political divide.

AFP

France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

France says it's banning the “recreational″ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees' phones

The Independent UK

Commentary: TikTok CEO: Pay no attention to the people who sign my paycheck

TikTok’s CEO is asking America to trust him to stand up to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Let’s not.

Tribune News Service

China's opposition to TikTok sale complicates the picture — and relations with the US

The latest U.S.-China clash over the popular social media app TikTok is likely to worsen the already-deteriorating relationship between the two countries, as Beijing and Washington tussle over software bans, technology exports and concerns about espionage and national security.

Los Angeles Times

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has endured a nearly six-hour grilling by U.S. lawmakers, some of whom are pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide

The Independent UK

US Congress grills TikTok chief at a hearing that may speed ban in Australia

Countries have raised security concerns about TikTok. Could Australia be next joining the list of those banning it in some capacity?

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: TikTok CEO questioned on China concerns at landmark hearing

Shou Zi Chew attempts to play down concerns over data and privacy as lawmakers call for ban on Chinese-owned app. Plus, majority of trans adults are happier after transitioning

Fortune

More CFOs are becoming CEOs than ever. Are they any good at it?

The CFO to CEO pipeline is strong, but CFOs bring some quirks to the top job.

France 24

TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical US lawmakers over national security threat

A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok’s CEO by lawmakers brought the platform’s 150 million US users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.

Pedestrian.tv

Is TikTok Gonna Get Banned For Good? Here’s Everything Going Down In The Clock App Court Case

Yes, they asked TikTok why the app connected to Wi-Fi.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Skeptical congressional panel questions TikTok boss on safety, content

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced hostile questions from Democrats, Republicans concerned about the company’s ties to China’s government, security, user data collection.

Axios

Hostile TikTok hearing likely to deepen push for U.S. ban

"If this committee gets its way, TikTok's time is up."

The Guardian - US

Key takeaways from TikTok hearing in Congress – and the uncertain road ahead

Lawmakers grilled the social media app’s CEO over its relationship with China and protections for young users

Al Jazeera

Key takeaways: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies to US Congress

TikTok executive seeks to push back on legislators’ claims that the Chinese-based app poses a national security threat.

The Independent UK

Things to know about TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew

TikTok's CEO was relatively unknown to the U.S. public before Thursday, when he testified before a congressional committee concerned about data protections on the popular video-sharing app

ABC News

Attorney-general responds to Lidia Thorpe incident, school shooter's parents may face trial, and TikTok CEO grilled — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

Reason

Congress Asks Is TikTok Really 'An Extension of' the Chinese Communist Party?

TikTok's CEO served as little more than a punching bag for lawmakers with a dizzying array of big tech grievances.

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