The US legislature requires the Chinese company ByteDance to sell its stake in the social network TikTok, otherwise this application will be banned in the country.
US TikTok ban
Bill passed
The House of Representatives of the United States of America has approved a legislative initiative that contains a requirement for the Chinese giant ByteDance to divest the American share of the popular application TikTok. If this requirement is not met, the application will be removed from the US market. This was reported by Business Insider.
Bill details
The regulation forces Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance to transfer US rights to the social network to approximately in a year. Otherwise, the company will face a ban on its activities in the US. Previous versions of the document gave ByteDance only six months to find a new owner.
Combining initiatives
House Speaker Mike Johnson combined this bill with an initiative which allows the United States to seize Russian assets. The two pieces of legislation were later bundled together with aid bills for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine, which had been delayed for months by a standoff in Congress.
The next step
According to the publication, this package of laws will soon be sent to the Senate, where it is likely to be passed.
Context
US policymakers have raised concerns about TikTok's security for years because ByteDance is required to share data with the Chinese government. In the United States alone, TikTok has about 170 million users.
President Joe Biden has indicated his intention to sign the legislation next week if it passes the Senate. However, the law may lead to forced sales rather than a total ban. TikTok management fears the worst-case scenario. American media expect them to challenge him in court. Lawsuits from TikTok users and creators are also possible, Business Insider reports.
Glossary
- ByteDance is a Chinese technology company, the owner of the TikTok social network.
- TikTok is a popular video hosting and social network for creating and sharing short videos.
- The House of Representatives is the lower house of the US Congress, one of the two legislative assemblies.
- Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States of America.
Link
- Business Insider: House Votes to Ban TikTok in US
- Business Insider: President Biden Announces Intention to Sign Bill to Ban TikTok
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The US House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the Chinese company ByteDance to sell its stake in the popular social network TikTok in the US. If this requirement is not met, it will lead to the ban of the application on the territory of the country.
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Oleksandr
Okay, I can understand the congressional concern about the privacy of TikTok users 🤔 But a total ban seems like too radical a step. Maybe it's better to demand more openness and security from ByteDance?
Inna
The law to ban TikTok doesn't seem fair to millions of users 😕 Instead of aggressive actions, why not focus on regulating data sharing rules?
Dmytro
TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, especially among young people 📲 The ban could create a big vacuum in the field of entertainment and creative content 🎥
Hans
As an experienced TikTok user, I am concerned about the possible ban. This is a service for self-expression and interaction from all over the world 🌍 I hope they will find a reasonable solution that will not violate our rights 📱
Grygorii
These Laws Set a Challenging Technology Precedent 💻 What's Next? Networks must follow privacy rules, but government interference will also have consequences ♂️ 🤷
Mykola
As a typical skeptical grandfather, I say - you do not need this TikTok at all! 👴 Spending time on nonsense instead of doing something useful. Better to ban it!
Alina
It's sad to see how politicians try to limit our freedom on the Internet 😞 Instead of bans, we need to focus on educating users about cyber security 🔒
Pierre
I see a lot of hypocrisy in the matter of TikTok. The US is asking for sales, but their big corporations are also collecting our data 💻📊 Clear rules are needed for everyone, no double standards.
Sofia
As a content creator, I am concerned about the future of TikTok 😰 It is a platform for realizing creative ideas. I hope they will find a compromise that will suit everyone 🙏
Andrii
A difficult question... On the one hand, privacy must be protected 🔒 But on the other - TikTok has become a place for creativity and communication 🎥👥 A balanced decision is needed that takes into account all interests.
Eva
I love TikTok for its fun and positive content 😊 It helps to fight stress and bad mood. I hope they find a way to keep the platform safe 🕺
Marco
As an entrepreneur promoting a business on TikTok, I am concerned. It's an effective marketing tool 📈 Ban will hurt many industries that use this platform 💼
Mariia
It would be great if ByteDance and the US government could find a compromise. It is important to protect the rights of users, but also to maintain access to a useful service 🤝
Taras
Young people especially actively use TikTok 👨💻 Let's hope that the legislators will take into account their interests and will not deprive them of a popular platform for communication and creativity 🌈
Larysa
I like the variety of content on TikTok - from entertainment to education 📚🎬 I hope this platform survives thanks to the compromise solutions of the parties 🤞