On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the fate of TikTok is played out in the American market. Because, app CEO Shou Zi Chew expected to be at the Capitol To be heard by senators regarding the processing of US user data.
For several months, elected Americans went to war against the social network. They accuse it of posing a threat to the country’s internal security, especially by transferring users’ personal data to China. Some also fear that TikTok will be used by Beijing as a propaganda tool, while others point to its detrimental effects on youth mental health.
To prevent TikTok from being banned from American territory, the Biden administration has offered the app’s Chinese shareholders to sell their shares, preferably American investors, of course. A bad idea, according to TikTok, through its spokesperson “that a change in ownership will not impose new restrictions on data flows or access”.
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#LAST MINUTE TikTok CEO tells lawmakers some US data is still accessible to company staff in China pic.twitter.com/0FJusCHGKb
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 23, 2023
Did TikTok’s boss just sign the death warrant for the app in the US?
Still, TikTok’s boss held out the stick for the beating… And trigger quick app ban. Indeed, according to our colleagues at AFP, Shou Zi Chew admitted to American lawmakers: Some employees in China still had access to personal data. Surprising statement from the man who bragged about “security” a few hours ago“ the app
Anyway, this confession probably made the opponents of the social network happy, Cathy Rogers starring. The Republican chairman of the Strong Energy and Commerce Committee instantly launched hostilities at the start of the CEO’s hearing on Thursday:TikTok has repeatedly opted for more control, more surveillance, and more manipulation. Your platform should be banned”, said.
In a vain attempt to confirm his words, the head of the social network promised that the data of American users will soon be subject to Chinese law. At the same time, many TikTok influencers and patrons went to the Capitol to oppose the ban. As a reminder, British Parliament bans TikTok on its devicesjust like the BBC.
Source : barrons
