TikTok Acquisition Deal Faces Setbacks Over National Security Concerns

TikTok Acquisition Deal Faces Setbacks Over National Security Concerns

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Business

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the national security concerns surrounding TikTok's ownership by Chinese company ByteDance. President Trump and other political figures express dissatisfaction with the proposed deal, which would allow ByteDance to retain a majority stake. The deal requires US and Chinese approval and must ensure US data control. Political reactions highlight the need for data protection and a break from Chinese influence. The negotiations are seen as a geopolitical maneuver between the US and China. The outcome remains uncertain, affecting TikTok's 100 million US users.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of President Trump regarding TikTok's operations in the US?

The app's advertising strategy

The app's popularity among teenagers

The app's user interface

ByteDance retaining a majority stake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role would Oracle play in the proposed TikTok deal?

Majority shareholder

Minority shareholder and data controller

Marketing partner

App developer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US senators are mentioned as opposing the TikTok deal?

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, and Marco Rubio

Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential reason for the Chinese government's stance in the TikTok negotiations?

To enhance TikTok's advertising revenue

To retaliate against US export controls

To improve TikTok's algorithms

To increase TikTok's user base

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the US primarily about?

The geopolitical tensions between the US and China

The number of monthly users

The app's new features

The app's design changes