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Some advocates of a ban believe that, without a new owner, TikTok’s Chinese parent company may still access U.S. user data for potentially intrusive surveillance. They argue that enforcement of a ban is necessary to safeguard national security. Others contend that banning a platform with millions of American users disrupts creativity and business, particularly for the creators and advertisers who rely on TikTok’s reach. They propose either strict data-collection regulations or alternative ownership structures as middle-ground solutions. Critics of a full ban also warn about limiting consumer choice and the broader precedent it sets for government intervention in tech platforms owned by foreign companies.
tiktok, privacy, economics, apps