More than 170 million American users are now waiting for the Senate to decide on a bill that has the potential to end access to TikTok in the United States.
Devotees of TikTok gather at the Capitol in Washington, as the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
So, what would this mean for users or businesses that contribute to the economy through TikTok success? "So the difference is really going to come down to where the people on these different platforms are getting their additional streams of income in terms of sponsorship deals, Patreons, etc." Janzen said the large concern around ByteDance and by extension, the Chinese Communist Party is that the information could be used for influence operations in America.As we look toward the future of social media platforms in America, a question may arise: If they are being constantly scrutinized for national security threats, could we see banned threats?
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