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.

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