Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring TikTok to Divest from ByteDance
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 09:29
Overview:
A recent development in the U.S. has put TikTok under scrutiny, with lawmakers pushing for the popular app to sever ties with its parent company ByteDance within a specified timeframe to avoid a potential ban in the country.
Key Points:
- Lawmakers propose a bill demanding TikTok's divestment from ByteDance within 165 days.
- Concerns over data security and national security implications drive the push for divestment.
- Failure to comply with the bill could result in TikTok facing a ban in the U.S.
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