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The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck

TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.

WEKU

TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he can’t win

TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company, and the national security risk that could pose to the viral video app’s users, have drawn most of the attention ahead of the CEO’s testimony to Congress. But Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental…

Tribune News Service

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok will come into full view when the social media platform’s CEO testifies before Congressional lawmakers

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TikTok CEO set to pledge app's "responsibility to protect" US users

In an effort to save TikTok from a total ban, its CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify that the app "never shared US users data" and never will with Chinese party.

TechRadar

Why are governments cracking down on TikTok?

Countries have increased scrutiny over the use of TikTok citing, national security concerns.

Al Jazeera

TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban

TikTok’s CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence

The Independent UK

Six urgent questions TikTok’s CEO needs to answer for US lawmakers

Stakes are high for the app’s US future with the administration pushing for Chinese owners to sell their shares in the firm

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TikTok CEO says company is 'not an agent of China or any other country'

The boss of the hit video-sharing app testify on Capitol Hill on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China.

WEKU

TikTok CEO to tell Congress app ban would "hurt" U.S. businesses and "damage" economy

"ByteDance is not an agent of China," he said of TikTok's parent company in his testimony.

Axios

TikTok refreshes its community guidelines as CEO prepares to testify before Congress

TikTok has announced new updates to its community guidelines, with a focus on how it treats AI-generated content and hate speech policies.

Android Central

China could be harvesting TikTok data, but much of the user information is already out in the open

The social media app TikTok has been a focus for concerns that the Chinese government could access data on individual users. Whether the app poses a security risk remains unclear, but TikTok has now been banned from government devices in several countries.

The Conversation

TikTok's parent company gives the first look at its corporate structure in 3 years

A new chart maps out ByteDance's complex family of global subsidiaries.

Fortune

TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill making it illegal for TikTok to operate unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells its interest. While President Biden has indicated he'd sign the bill, it still needs to pass through Congress. Here's everything you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Monday briefing: How TikTok became the centre of a geopolitical cybersecurity row

In today’s newsletter: The UK government plans to ban the app on official devices to prevent potential spying – but there’s more to the move than that

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Tribune News Service

US probes TikTok Chinese owner for possible spying on reporters

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating whether the Chinese owner of TikTok has been conducting improper surveillance on American citizens and journalists in particular, as the company deals with significant opposition in its efforts to continue operating the popular video-sharing app in the U.S.

ABC News

TikTok ban being considered on WA government devices as authorities scramble to deal with perceived China surveillance threat

The WA government will wait for Commonwealth advice before making a decision on potentially banning TikTok from its devices.

Daily Mirror

TikTok being investigated by US Justice Department for SPYING on people

The Independent UK

DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for surveilling Americans and tech journalists, report says

Company admitted last year employees inappropriately obtained US user data

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The Guardian - UK

Why is TikTok banned from government phones – and should the rest of us be worried?

UK has removed app over concerns data can be monitored by Chinese state, but public remain vulnerable

The Independent UK

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

China is appealing to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why TikTok's Security Risks Keep Raising Fears

TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf. China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the United States itself of spreading disinformation about TikTok's potential…

Axios

TikTok CEO says forced sale won't address U.S. security concerns as more nations announce bans

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's comments to the WSJ coincided with the U.K. and New Zealand announcing restrictions due to security concerns.

ABC News

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government

New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns.

Los Angeles Times

The Biden administration's threat to ban TikTok: Here's what you should know

Reports that the Biden administration is threatening to ban TikTok, the most downloaded and one of the most heavily used apps in the country, caused users to erupt in suspicion and indignation Thursday.

The Guardian - US

The TikTok wars – why the US and China are feuding over the app

The US says the extremely popular video-sharing app ‘screams’ of national security concerns and considers a countrywide ban

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