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#UNITEDSTATES: Let's be clear. TikTok is not a model of reliable access to information and its recommendation algorithm, surely one of the most addictive in the world, is a major disinformation catalyst. But this issue is completely ignored in the law voted based solely on the claim that ByteDance is controlled by China. The United States must develop a legal framework independent of the political authorities by adopting the system for protecting democratic information spaces designed by RSF. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghqsHYeJ 

Tensions between TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, and the United States government have reached a new height as TikTok, along with its parent company ByteDance, files a lawsuit against the US government. The legal action comes in response to President Joe Biden's administration imposing a new law mandating TikTok to divest from ByteDance or risk facing a ban in the country. This move underscores the ongoing geopolitical challenges facing Chinese-owned tech companies operating in the United States. The lawsuit reflects TikTok's determination to challenge what it perceives as unjust regulatory measures that threaten its operations and user base in one of its largest markets. As the legal battle unfolds, it not only highlights the complexities of global tech regulation but also underscores the significant impact of political decisions on the digital landscape and the broader implications for international relations in the tech sector. #TikTok #ByteDance #USGovernment #Lawsuit #Geopolitics #TechRegulation #DigitalLandscape #InternationalRelations #JoeBiden #ExecutiveOrder #BanThreat #ChineseTech #LegalAction #DigitalEconomy #TechIndustry #USPolicy #GlobalTech #DataPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #TechConflict

In a move highlighting the US-China tech rivalry, TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are challenging a new law. This law forces them to either sell TikTok to a US-approved buyer or face a ban. TikTok argues that this law unfairly restricts free speech and is based on unfounded national security fears. They deny sharing user data with China and claim the law is simply not feasible due to technical and legal complexities. This lawsuit comes after previous attempts by the Trump administration to ban TikTok were blocked by courts. The Biden administration may offer an extension on the deadline for the sale, but questions remain about who could buy such a massive platform and how the technical separation would work. This situation underscores the ongoing tension between the US and China regarding ownership and security of technology. #tiktokban #uslaws #uschinarelations #technology #nationalsecurity #techrivalry #cohortmax

In a bold move, TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, contesting a new law that threatens to force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest or face a nationwide ban. The lawsuit argues that the law infringes on fundamental principles of free speech and individual liberty, raising concerns about the future of the platform and its over 1 billion global users. As the legal battle unfolds, the outcome will have far-reaching implications for the future of TikTok and the broader landscape of digital commerce and free expression in the US. For the full story and latest updates on this showdown between TikTok and the US government, click the link: https://lnkd.in/dkPMxdsu #TikTok #USGovernment #Lawsuit #TechIndustry #DigitalCommerce #FreeSpeech

🏛️📱 U.S. Court to Hear Challenges to TikTok Ban on September 16! 🗓️🔍 Mark your calendars! A pivotal court date has been set for September 16, when the U.S. judicial system will hear challenges to the proposed TikTok ban. This significant hearing could determine the future operations of TikTok in the United States, impacting millions of users and creators who rely on the platform for communication and content creation. 🎥🇺🇸 The hearing not only highlights the ongoing concerns around digital privacy and national security but also underscores the complexities of regulating global tech companies in the digital age. The outcome of this case will likely have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and digital policy worldwide. 🌍🔒 Let's stay tuned as we follow this landmark case, which promises to shape the intersection of technology, law, and user freedom. What are your thoughts on the potential implications of this hearing? 🤔💬 #TikTokBan #DigitalPolicy #TechNews

The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain. A new US law requires ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to sell the app within a year or face a ban. 1. ByteDance denies plans to sell, stating they will fight the law in court. 2. TikTok CEO argues the law is unconstitutional and expects to win based on a previous court case. This sets the stage for a legal battle between the tech giants and US lawmakers. Concerns lie with ByteDance's ties to China and potential data sharing with the Chinese government. --- TikTok, ByteDance, divestment, ban, US law --- #tiktok #bytedance #uslaw #divestment #ban #techlaw #nationalsecurity #china #socialmedia #futureoftiktok

Re TikTok ban, as many pointed out during the Chinese hot air balloon incidents a while back, who needs balloon surveillance when TikTok allows personal surveillance via smart phone? Which is why I find the 'free speech' argument against a ban odd. It'd be one thing if a Chinese company was just 'speaking' via TikTok. But it's another thing when a foreign app-aratus is constantly collecting immense data on the youth of America and other Western nations. Then utilizing that data for its own nefarious purposes. Like fostering support for Hamas...amidst dance videos. And suppressing speech re Taiwan and Hong Kong. As an aside, I'm not sure if the epidemic of 'TikTok brain' was a deliberate effort, or that it would provide the legal basis for a ban. But it is also bad. And (bizarrely) has affected my relationships with those afflicted. I never downloaded TikTok and never will, though I've watched others use it in horror. If Canada were to ban it as well, I'd direct our Supreme Court to s. 1 of the Charter. Which states that "the rights and freedoms set out...[are] subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society" And yeah, I think banning TikTok would be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society that doesn't consent to foreign inception via dance videos. #tiktok #freespeech #tech

The TikTok Ban was signed into law yesterday 4/24… …or more accurately the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” 📜 The bill was embedded in a higher priority piece of legislation, H.R. 815, putting the TikTok act on the fast track. Bytedance (TikTok’s parent company) now has 270 days to divest from TikTok in a way that meets the requirements of the law, to be reviewed and approved by the President. ⏰ The president has the power to extend the time frame by another 90 days if deemed necessary. ⚖️ TikTok will also take legal action to fight the new law, which may take an extended period of time. All in all, we are probably looking at between 1 and 2 years’ time before we start to experience the enforcement on TikTok, and other apps that are out of compliance. 🇺🇸 US creators on TikTok should start working to diversify their social presence on other legally compliant platforms. #tiktokban #digitalmarketing

Legislators in the United States want to force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or remove it from app stores, which legal experts said would conflict with the social media giant over the U.S. First Amendment rights to free expression under the Constitution. Although the measure does not mention speech, civil rights advocates, TikTok users, and app users are concerned about the plan and may file a lawsuit to have it blocked if it becomes law. Should a judge concur with that evaluation, rigorous scrutiny would require the government to demonstrate that it has not infringed upon the right to free speech. This obstacle would increase the likelihood that the statute would be overturned. Proponents of the measure claim it has nothing to do with speech and only regulates business activity by forcing ByteDance. This Beijing-based company owns TikTok to sell the company's U.S. operations, preventing China from quickly obtaining user data. #tiktok #uscongress #politics #thesocialtalks

Commission opens proceedings against TikTok under the DSA regarding the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain, and communicates its intention to suspend the reward programme in the EU Follow our LEXAI #Daily RegNews Update, April 23 Check out the link in the comment section to get more detailed information and create your personalised newsfeed!   #regtech #eucommission #tiktok #dsa