New bill would force TikTok to divest from China, or face US ban

The video discusses a proposed bill in the US that could ban TikTok if its parent company, ByteDance, does not divest its shares. The bill, which has passed a House committee, aims to address national security concerns due to ByteDance's Chinese ownership. TikTok has responded by mobilizing users to contact their representatives and argues that the bill infringes on First Amendment rights. The legislation also targets data brokers selling American data to foreign adversaries. TikTok claims to protect user data through Project Texas, but reports suggest vulnerabilities. The bill reflects a rare bipartisan agreement and could lead to broader tech regulations.

What is the primary reason lawmakers are pushing for a TikTok ban in the US?

• To promote local social media apps

• To reduce screen time among teenagers

• Because of copyright issues

• Due to national security risks

What action did TikTok take in response to the potential ban?

• Offered free premium subscriptions

• Filed a lawsuit against the US government

• Launched a new advertising campaign

• Encouraged users to contact their representatives

What does the bill require ByteDance to do to avoid a TikTok ban?

• Pay a fine

• Increase its US workforce

• Sell its shares in TikTok

• Launch a new app

How does TikTok defend itself against the allegations of sharing data with the Chinese government?

• By stating it has built Project Texas

• By offering to pay a settlement

• By claiming it has no user data

• By saying it is not a Chinese company

What broader impact could this legislation have on tech regulation in the US?

• It could lead to more foreign apps being banned

• It could reduce internet speeds

• It could lead to less regulation overall

• It could increase taxes on tech companies