Congress Takes Aim at Banning TikTok in US

Congress Takes Aim at Banning TikTok in US

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses US concerns over TikTok's data security and potential use as a propaganda tool. It covers legislative efforts to restrict Chinese tech investments, TikTok's response through Project Texas, and the impact on Chinese tech stocks. The political implications of US-China relations are also explored, highlighting the role of these issues in upcoming elections.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns US lawmakers have about TikTok?

It is a tool for spreading propaganda.

It is too addictive for teenagers.

It is not profitable enough.

It is owned by a European company.

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What is the purpose of President Biden's executive order regarding US investments in China?

To increase US investments in Chinese tech.

To restrict investments that could enhance China's military capabilities.

To ban all Chinese companies from the US market.

To promote Chinese technology in the US.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the bipartisan bill mentioned in the transcript aiming to do?

Increase TikTok's presence in the US.

Ban technology that could enhance China's military.

Promote US investments in Chinese tech.

Support TikTok's expansion in Europe.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is TikTok's Project Texas focused on?

Expanding TikTok's user base in Texas.

Collaborating with Oracle to protect US data.

Building a new headquarters in Texas.

Developing new features for TikTok.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which technologies are mentioned as potentially being restricted due to their military applications?

Social media platforms.

Chips and AI technologies.

E-commerce websites.

Video streaming services.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How have Chinese technology stocks performed compared to the global market?

They have outperformed the global market.

They have remained stable.

They have underperformed the global market.

They have seen no significant change.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What role is China expected to play in the upcoming US elections?

An issue only for the GOP.

An issue only for the Democrats.

A minor issue.

A central issue for both parties.