Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned

Explain why lawmakers and regulators in the West are concerned about TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, in relation to user data security.

How do laws in China allow the government to access data from Chinese companies and citizens for intelligence-gathering operations?

Discuss the potential risks associated with China having access to TikTok's content recommendations.

How has TikTok responded to allegations of sharing user data with the Chinese government?

Which country banned TikTok in 2020 and why?

What were the consequences of India's ban on TikTok for ByteDance?

Explain why TikTok's content recommendations have been criticized during the Israel-Hamas war and the presidential election in the United States.

Discuss the role of TikTok in spreading antisemitism, according to its critics.

How has TikTok tried to distance itself from its parent company, ByteDance?

Why did the U.S. government pass legislation to ban TikTok unless it is sold to a government-approved buyer?