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Should the government ban TikTok?

Tiktok is a short-form video hosting service owned by the Chinese Company ByteDance. The app is used by 2 million people globally. In 2021 Cloudfare ranked Tiktok as the most popular website in the world. In 2022 U.S. , U.K., Norway, the EU Parliament, Belgium, Canada and New Zeeland banned government employees from installing the Chinese social media app TikTok on their phones. The applications is banned for use by all citizens in Afghanistan, Armenia, India, Iran and Syria. Proponents of banning TikTok argue that the Chinese government uses the app as an espionage tool to collect data on users worldwide. Opponents argue that the internet should remain open and giving governments power to ban Tiktok would lead to more government regulation of the internet.

28%
Yes
72%
No
24%
Yes
60%
No
4%
Yes, and we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens
5%
No, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps
4%
No, this is a violation of free speech
3%
No, only ban the use on government issues phones

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 @9CGJLGS from Illinois answered…10mos10MO

No, but we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens

 @9CJG5BZ from Washington answered…10mos10MO

Yes, and there should be more age restrictions on social media apps

 @9GZDTYY from Maryland answered…5mos5MO

No, there is nothing that TikTok does that other social media apps don't do as far as I am aware, so while TikTok has been the vehicle for the spread of a lot of misinformation and dangerous trends, and while I do despise the platform seeming to encourage that behavior of its users, it is not the government's place to ban the app.

 @AnnihilatorXfrom Ohio answered…10mos10MO

No, this is a violation of free speech but we should do more to stop China from collecting data on our citizens

 @9FVTKHQ from New York answered…7mos7MO

No, but there needs to be more focus on moderating harmful content on social media. This includes inappropriate violent/discriminatory/sexual content. There should also be efforts to investigate social media companies' handling of user data.

 @9F5BTND from Washington answered…8mos8MO

Yes, but only for those under 18

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…3 days3D

Senate Moves to Ban TikTok, Ties Decision to Major Foreign Aid Package

In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. This decision, which now awaits President Joe Biden's signature, has stirred controversy and is expected to face legal challenges. The bill mandates that ByteDance must divest its interest in TikTok or face a ban in the United States, a move that underscores growing concerns over national security and the influence of Chinese technology companies on American soil.The legislation was part of a larger package that also included $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, highlighting the strategic geopolitical interests of the United States. The coupling of foreign aid with the TikTok ban bill underscores the complex interplay between national security concerns and international diplomacy. The Senate's overwhelming support for the package reflects a bipartisan consensus on the importance of supporting allies while safeguarding U.S. digital infrastructure from potential foreign threats.The decision to potentially ban TikTok has sparked a debate on the balance between national security and freedom of expression. TikTok, with its vast user base in the United States, has become a significant platform for creative expression and social interaction, especially among younger Americans. Critics of the ban argue that it infringes on free speech and could set a precedent for the government's control over access to information and technology.Supporters of the bill, however, argue that the ties between TikTok's parent company and the Chinese government pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. They contend that the Chinese government could potentially access user data collected by TikTok, including personal information and browsing habits, and use it for espionage or other malicious purposes.As the bill heads to President Biden's desk for his signature, the future of TikTok in the United States hangs in the balance. The outcome will not only affect millions of American users but also signal the U.S. government's stance on dealing with technology companies linked to rival nations. The decision could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry, U.S.-China relations, and the global debate on digital privacy and security.

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