What Do We Know About TikTok's National Security Implications?

What Do We Know About TikTok's National Security Implications?

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The video discusses the potential national security risks posed by TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media app. Concerns include data scraping and censorship, with lawmakers worried about TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, sharing US user data with the Chinese government. TikTok denies these claims, citing an audit that found no evidence of data being sent to China. However, experts warn of systemic risks due to China's history of cyber espionage and tech transfer. The video also highlights the broader struggle between US and Chinese tech industries, emphasizing the need to address these challenges to protect economic and national security.

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What concerns do lawmakers have regarding TikTok's parent company, ByteDance?

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What did TikTok claim in their letter regarding content moderation?

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What did the US-based auditor conclude about ByteDance's data practices?

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What are some of the systemic risks Americans face when using platforms like TikTok?

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How do experts view the relationship between TikTok and the US-China tech struggle?

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