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by core-utility 827 days ago
They're not deciding what software we install, did you read the article? The bill would require ByteDance (TikTok's parent company) to stop sending all this user data to China where it is ultimately used by the CCP. I'd argue that this bill doesn't go far enough, and companies of a certain size should be required to home US citizen data in the US, where it's subject to our laws and regulations.
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logicchains 827 days ago
Did you read the article? Bytedance isn't just required to stop sending all data to China, it's required to divest itself of Chinese ownership.
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tivert 827 days ago
> Did you read the article? Bytedance isn't just required to stop sending all data to China, it's required to divest itself of Chinese ownership.

Which makes sense. Do you really want an entity with the demonstrated capability to coordinate mass political action (i.e. this TikTok popup) to be under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party?

It's like if Putin owned Facebook.

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