[Tree] Zhang Yiming's wealth and TikTok's influence amid US concerns
Version 0.87 (2024-11-03 19:47:53.718000)
updates: Zhang Yiming becomes China's richest man; TikTok's global growth
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Version 0.86 (2024-06-24 14:59:28.202000)
updates: Frank McCourt's bid to buy TikTok and reshape the internet's influence
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Version 0.85 (2024-06-20 02:57:09.256000)
updates: New information on Frank McCourt's bid to buy TikTok
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Version 0.84 (2024-06-19 14:57:06.227000)
updates: Information about Frank McCourt's bid to buy TikTok
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Version 0.83 (2024-06-10 12:54:02.088000)
updates: Trump's shift in stance on TikTok ahead of the US election
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Version 0.82 (2024-06-04 03:14:28.252000)
updates: Donald Trump's TikTok account surpasses 4 million followers
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Version 0.81 (2024-06-04 03:14:09.670000)
updates: Biden's TikTok post backfires; Trump joins TikTok
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Version 0.8 (2024-06-04 03:13:48.243000)
updates: Donald Trump's TikTok debut and popularity
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Version 0.75 (2024-05-07 18:54:14.278000)
updates: Eric Schmidt's consideration of buying TikTok and his advocacy for regulation
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Version 0.74 (2024-04-26 21:53:10.667000)
updates: TikTok's general counsel Erich Andersen to step down
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Version 0.73 (2024-03-17 21:21:04.481000)
updates: Inclusion of Singapore's potential role in resolving the TikTok quandary
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Version 0.72 (2024-03-16 19:18:02.881000)
updates: Inclusion of Mnuchin's interest in buying TikTok
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Version 0.71 (2024-03-15 21:17:09.659000)
updates: Integration of US Steel and TikTok into the 2024 campaign chat
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Version 0.7 (2024-03-15 12:30:09.326000)
updates: Incorporated criticism of Mnuchin's claims about the US economy
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Version 0.69 (2024-03-14 23:22:28.017000)
updates: Former US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin forms investor group to acquire TikTok
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Version 0.68 (2024-03-14 22:20:36.592000)
updates: Steven Mnuchin expresses interest in buying TikTok and plans to assemble a team of investors to make a bid for the platform. The bill that could ban TikTok or force its sale to a US-operated owner has passed in the US House of Representatives. The bill will now move to the Senate for review. If it becomes law, a sale of the company may be forced. Tech giants like Microsoft or Oracle are seen as more likely buyers than financial players like Mnuchin.
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Version 0.67 (2024-03-14 22:19:54.895000)
updates: Includes response from a local TikTok influencer and highlights the potential impact on content creators
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Version 0.66 (2024-03-14 19:17:15.021000)
updates: Analysis of the economic fallout of a TikTok ban on US tech companies and the proposal of an investor group led by Steven Mnuchin to acquire TikTok
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Version 0.65 (2024-03-14 14:54:15.926000)
updates: Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expresses interest in buying TikTok
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Version 0.64 (2024-03-14 14:53:31.402000)
updates: Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expresses interest in buying TikTok
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Version 0.63 (2024-03-14 13:47:49.145000)
updates: The potential national security risks associated with TikTok
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Version 0.62 (2024-03-14 13:40:03.900000)
updates: The US House of Representatives passes legislation potentially banning TikTok
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Version 0.61 (2024-03-14 13:19:16.589000)
updates: The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the US. The bill will now move to the Senate for review. President Biden has expressed support for the bill. TikTok argues that the legislation would violate the First Amendment rights of its users and harm small businesses. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is facing scrutiny due to concerns about its ties to the Chinese government. The potential ban has sparked a debate about its impact on users and the wider social media landscape.
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Version 0.6 (2024-03-14 12:22:48.692000)
updates: Integration of information about ByteDance and TikTok's ownership, revenue, and scrutiny in the US
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Version 0.59 (2024-03-14 12:20:22.943000)
updates: The US House of Representatives passed legislation to potentially ban TikTok
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Version 0.58 (2024-03-14 12:18:10.131000)
updates: US House approves plan to potentially ban TikTok, Senate review pending
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Version 0.57 (2024-03-14 09:18:45.425000)
updates: China criticizes US TikTok vote as 'logic of a bandit'
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Version 0.56 (2024-03-14 09:11:33.765000)
updates: Updates on the US House passing the bill to ban TikTok and TikTok's CEO vowing to fight against the ban
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Version 0.55 (2024-03-14 09:10:38.704000)
updates: China's foreign ministry criticizes the proposed US bill
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Version 0.54 (2024-03-14 09:10:11.544000)
updates: TikTok CEO's response to the proposed ban and potential legal action
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Version 0.53 (2024-03-14 07:20:50.654000)
updates: China's response to the potential TikTok ban
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Version 0.52 (2024-03-14 06:30:55.820000)
updates: The US House of Representatives approves the bill to ban TikTok
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Version 0.51 (2024-03-14 06:20:45.433000)
updates: The US House of Representatives passed a bill to ban TikTok, which now moves to the Senate for consideration. President Biden has expressed support for the bill. The bill faced opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. TikTok creators argue against the ban, while travel companies may need to shift their content strategy if the ban is implemented.
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Version 0.5 (2024-03-14 05:24:08.101000)
updates: US House passes bill to force TikTok to sever ties with Chinese parent company, Senate approval uncertain
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Version 0.49 (2024-03-14 05:21:48.777000)
updates: The potential impact of a TikTok ban on the travel industry
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Version 0.48 (2024-03-14 04:18:59.816000)
updates: China criticizes potential TikTok ban as "bullying"
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Version 0.47 (2024-03-14 03:20:25.448000)
updates: The potential impact of a TikTok ban on the pro-Palestine movement and Joe Biden's election chances
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Version 0.46 (2024-03-14 02:18:48.588000)
updates: Integration of information about potential economic and data protection impacts of a TikTok ban
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Version 0.45 (2024-03-14 01:13:31.923000)
updates: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to divest its US assets within six months or face a ban. The bill passed with a vote of 352-65 and now moves to the Senate for review. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew warned that the legislation would lead to a ban on TikTok in the US and put 300,000 American jobs at risk. The fate of TikTok has become a major national security issue, with concerns about the app's data being owned by China. President Joe Biden has expressed support for the bill and the White House hopes the Senate will take swift action.
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Version 0.44 (2024-03-14 00:27:28.464000)
updates: House passes TikTok ban bill, Senate approval uncertain
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Version 0.43 (2024-03-14 00:26:00.749000)
updates: China's warning about the consequences of a TikTok ban
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Version 0.42 (2024-03-14 00:22:47.888000)
updates: Evidence refuting China's denial of TikTok posing a security threat to the US
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Version 0.41 (2024-03-14 00:21:03.890000)
updates: Includes concerns about executive power and potential abuse
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Version 0.4 (2024-03-13 22:21:19.746000)
updates: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell its stake in the company. President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Former President Donald Trump, who initially supported banning TikTok, has recently changed his stance. TikTok creators and content creators have also pushed back against the potential ban. The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Version 0.39 (2024-03-13 20:24:40.403000)
updates: TikTok creators argue against ban, question Chinese government control
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Version 0.38 (2024-03-13 20:24:14.797000)
updates: The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States unless the app is divested by its owner, Chinese company ByteDance. The bill, called the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, received bipartisan support with a vote count of 352-65. The legislation aims to address national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership and its potential influence on American citizens. The bill requires TikTok to split from its parent company, ByteDance, or face expulsion from the country due to concerns that American data collected by TikTok could be shared with the Chinese Communist Party. The bill's passage in the House has prompted Senators Marco Rubio and Mark Warner, the Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, to release a joint statement urging the Senate to take action. While the fate of the bill in the Senate is uncertain, President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. TikTok creators, advocates, and lawmakers are speaking out against the passage of a House bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok. According to Representative August Pfluger, the TikTok legislation, H.R. 7521, is not a blanket ban on TikTok but rather an ultimatum for the app to divest from China or face expulsion from the United States. The US-China trade tensions have expanded beyond TikTok to include new fronts such as shipbuilding. The US House of Representatives has voted through a bill to ban TikTok, adding to the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China. The potential ban on TikTok in the United States has raised concerns about the implications for social media strategies. The bill passed by the US House of Representatives, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aims to force TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its US business. The potential ban underscores the need for consistent and transparent regulation of social media platforms to protect user data and uphold constitutional principles.
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Version 0.37 (2024-03-13 19:24:30.309000)
updates: The potential implications for social media strategy
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Version 0.36 (2024-03-13 19:19:09.748000)
updates: The US-China trade tensions have expanded beyond TikTok to include new fronts such as shipbuilding.
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Version 0.35 (2024-03-13 18:16:50.368000)
updates: Information from Representative August Pfluger about the nature of the TikTok legislation
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Version 0.34 (2024-03-13 17:31:02.663000)
updates: The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States unless the app is divested by its owner, Chinese company ByteDance. The bill has bipartisan support and aims to address national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese ownership and its potential influence on American citizens. Senators Marco Rubio and Mark Warner have released a joint statement urging the Senate to take action. President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Some lawmakers argue for a comprehensive data privacy law instead. TikTok creators and advocates are speaking out against the bill, citing the app's economic and educational value, as well as its role in connecting marginalized communities [5107bfc9].
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Version 0.33 (2024-03-13 17:28:55.999000)
updates: The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly votes in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States unless the app is divested by its owner, Chinese company ByteDance. Senators Marco Rubio and Mark Warner release a joint statement urging the Senate to take action. President Joe Biden expresses his intention to sign the bill if it reaches his desk. TikTok creators, advocates, and lawmakers speak out against the bill. Some lawmakers argue for a comprehensive data privacy law instead. TikTok hopes the Senate will consider the impact on the economy and its users. TikTok has already been banned in several countries. Critics argue that the bill would have a devastating economic impact and highlight the app's educational value and role in connecting marginalized communities.
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Version 0.32 (2024-03-13 17:28:24.075000)
updates: TikTok creators and advocates voice concerns over House bill's passage
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Version 0.3 (2024-03-13 17:22:13.091000)
updates: The bill requires TikTok to split from its parent company, ByteDance, or face expulsion from the country due to concerns that American data collected by TikTok could be shared with the Chinese Communist Party. Mike Johnson, a member of Congress, claimed that TikTok allows the Chinese Communist Party to push harmful content and harvest sensitive data of Americans. Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who regularly uses TikTok, voted against the bill, stating that it limits freedoms without exploring other options. TikTok denounced the legislation and hopes that the Senate will consider the impact on the economy and the millions of Americans who use their service.
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Version 0.29 (2024-03-13 17:14:57.631000)
updates: The passage of the bill has led to increased investor interest in social media stocks
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Version 0.28 (2024-03-13 16:20:37.301000)
updates: Includes joint statement from Senators Rubio and Warner urging Senate action
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Version 0.27 (2024-03-13 15:39:19.267000)
updates: The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to ban TikTok, fate in Senate uncertain
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Version 0.26 (2024-03-13 14:18:56.543000)
updates: Includes concerns about internet governance and potential impact on freedom of speech
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Version 0.24 (2024-03-13 11:26:12.463000)
updates: Integration of information about ByteDance as TikTok's parent company and its market value, revenue, and profit figures. Mention of TikTok's legal battle against the US government and regulatory challenges in other countries. Addition of US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines' statement on China utilizing TikTok to influence US elections. Inclusion of concerns about TikTok's data collection practices, Chinese laws and data access, user demographics and vulnerable groups, algorithm and content moderation, data storage and international transfer, and lack of transparency. Mention of the 2024 annual threat assessment by the US intelligence community. China's warning about the proposed ban on TikTok in the US.
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Version 0.23 (2024-03-13 09:24:18.864000)
updates: China warns proposed TikTok ban will 'come back to bite' US
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Version 0.22 (2024-03-13 08:22:26.353000)
updates: The US House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill banning TikTok in the country due to national security concerns. The bill, known as the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' would require the Chinese firm ByteDance, which owns TikTok, to divest the app and other applications it owns within six months of the bill's enactment. If ByteDance fails to comply, TikTok and those apps would be prohibited in the US. The lawmakers argue that ByteDance's ties to the Chinese government pose a risk to the data of TikTok's American users. The bill has bipartisan support and is poised to open a new front in the ongoing conflict between lawmakers and the tech industry. While senators have expressed openness to the bill, they have also indicated a desire for a thorough review before moving forward. President Joe Biden has stated that if Congress passes the bill, he will sign it into law. TikTok is prepared to engage in a full legal battle if the US divestment bill becomes law. The company plans to challenge the bill in court, believing that it has been unfairly targeted and that the bill violates its rights. TikTok has already filed a lawsuit against the US government over a separate executive order that sought to ban the app. The case is currently pending in court. TikTok's legal battle comes as the company faces regulatory challenges in multiple countries, including India, Australia, and the United Kingdom. During a session of the House of Representatives intelligence committee, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines highlighted the possibility of China utilizing TikTok to influence the 2024 US elections. Concerns about TikTok include data collection practices, Chinese laws and data access, user demographics and vulnerable groups, algorithm and content moderation, data storage and international transfer, and lack of transparency. A bill mandating the divestment of TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance from the app is set for a vote in the House, with President Joe Biden indicating his willingness to sign it into law. Former President Donald Trump attempted to ban TikTok through an executive order, but his efforts were thwarted by legal challenges. The 2024 annual threat assessment by the US intelligence community highlighted instances of TikTok being used by Chinese government propaganda entities to target US political figures during the 2022 midterm elections. The potential ban of TikTok in the United States has raised concerns about the app's ties to China and the potential for Chinese influence on US elections. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is a Chinese firm, and US lawmakers have long voiced concerns about the Chinese government accessing user data or influencing what people see on the app. The bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok is set for a vote in the House, and President Joe Biden has indicated his support for the measure. The bill faces an uncertain path in the Senate, with senators expressing openness but also a desire for careful consideration. Former President Donald Trump previously attempted to ban TikTok through an executive order, but his efforts were met with legal challenges. TikTok's algorithm and opaque content output have raised concerns about bias and manipulation. While fears about TikTok collecting user data are considered overblown, its ties to China remain a concern due to ideological conflict with the West. The best outcome would be for TikTok to survive but be separated from China's influence.
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Version 0.21 (2024-03-13 08:10:03.712000)
updates: Integration of analysis on TikTok's ties to China and the call for divestment
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Version 0.2 (2024-03-13 06:27:08.925000)
updates: Information about China's potential influence on US elections through TikTok
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Version 0.19 (2024-03-13 05:08:03.559000)
updates: TikTok plans to engage in a legal battle if the divestment bill becomes law
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Version 0.18 (2024-03-13 04:21:52.834000)
updates: The House passes the bill, uncertain path in the Senate
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Version 0.17 (2024-03-13 04:07:06.327000)
updates: The future of TikTok's sale is uncertain
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Version 0.16 (2024-03-13 03:24:21.883000)
updates: The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would ban TikTok in the United States. The bill would require TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the app within 180 days or face a ban in the US. Former President Trump, who previously tried to ban TikTok, is now against the ban. The fate of the bill in the Senate is uncertain. TikTok denies any ties to the Chinese government and has restructured the company to keep the data of US users in the country.
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Version 0.15 (2024-03-13 02:00:57.029000)
updates: Integrates the perspective of legislators pushing the bill to ban TikTok
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Version 0.14 (2024-03-13 01:59:51.950000)
updates: EFF analysis on Congress' plan to ban TikTok
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Version 0.13 (2024-03-13 01:59:18.679000)
updates: TikTok executives believed ban threat subsided after Biden joined
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Version 0.12 (2024-03-13 01:58:26.533000)
updates: Inclusion of information about online influencers lobbying against the TikTok ban
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Version 0.1 (2024-03-10 13:22:22.810000)
updates: Influencers' perspective on potential TikTok ban, Meta's interest in supporting creators
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Version 0.09 (2024-03-10 07:49:43.278000)
updates: US President Biden's campaign joined TikTok despite security concerns
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Version 0.08 (2024-03-09 00:18:55.875000)
updates: Biden's dual stance on TikTok: curbing the app as president, embracing its stars as a candidate
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Version 0.07 (2024-02-12 05:21:43.838000)
updates: The US President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign has joined TikTok to reach younger voters, despite concerns over the platform's security and previous ban on federal devices. TikTok has gained popularity among teenagers in the US and faced accusations of being a propaganda tool for the Chinese government. Efforts to ban TikTok in some states have been blocked by federal judges.
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Version 0.06 (2024-02-12 04:21:30.703000)
updates: The US presidential campaign joins TikTok despite security concerns
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Version 0.05 (2024-02-09 06:17:35.585000)
updates: The inclusion of information about how Indonesian presidential candidates are using TikTok and Instagram to appeal to young voters in their campaigns
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Version 0.04 (2024-01-07 05:10:04.620000)
updates: The story now includes information about the impact of TikTok on Taiwan's presidential election
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Version 0.03 (2023-12-26 15:59:39.045000)
updates: The role of the 2024 US election in TikTok's survival
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Version 0.02 (2023-12-14 10:07:15.790000)
updates: Congressional delay on TikTok legislation
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Version 0.01 (2023-12-07 21:10:33.667000)
updates: Congress delays legislation amid popularity and security concerns
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