MufasaMar 25, 2023

#TikTok CEO fails to convince Congress that the app is not a "weapon" for #China

#UnitedStates
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/03/congress-calls-tiktok-ceos-security-and-privacy-assurances-worthless/

TikTok CEO fails to convince Congress that the app is not a “weapon” for China

Passing a data privacy bill is "the only way to stop TikTok," committee says.

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Show threadMufasaMar 25, 2023

'Embarrassingly stupid': Internet explodes over Republican's 'technologically illiterate' questions at TikTok hearing

https://www.rawstory.com/house-tiktok-hearing/

‘Embarrassingly stupid’: Internet explodes over Republican’s ‘technologically illiterate’ questions at...

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee this Thursday, with the hearing focusing on members' concerns that the app has data privacy issues, potential harms for children, and connections to the Chinese government. Some of the questions posed to Chew from lawma...

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Show threadMufasaApr 15, 2023

#Montana becomes 1st state to approve a full ban of #TikTok

https://www.npr.org/2023/04/14/1170204627/montana-becomes-1st-state-to-approve-a-full-ban-of-tiktok

Show threadMufasaApr 28, 2023

#TikTok ban stalls as #Montana governor suggests covering all foreign foes

Critics say Montana's TikTok ban still isn't technically or legally feasible.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/04/montanas-tiktok-ban-may-target-any-social-app-sharing-data-with-us-foes/

TikTok ban stalls as Montana governor suggests covering all foreign foes

Critics say Montana's TikTok ban still isn't technically or legally feasible.

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Show threadMufasaMay 19, 2023

A group of #TikTok creators has filed a lawsuit challenging #Montana's ban on the popular app.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/creators-sue-over-montana-tiktok-ban

Montana governor #GregGianforte defends decision to ban TikTok from state: 'I wish it was broader'

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4011280-montana-governor-defends-decision-to-ban-tiktok-from-state-i-wish-it-was-broader/

Creators Sue Over Montana TikTok Ban

Senate Bill 419 'attempts to exercise powers over national security that Montana does not have and to ban speech Montana may not suppress,' the lawsuit says.

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#TikTok sues #Montana over ban, claims national security concerns "unfounded"

Unless legal challenges succeed, Montana's ban will take effect in 2024.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/tiktok-sues-montana-over-ban-claims-national-security-concerns-unfounded/

TikTok sues to stop Montana from enforcing its “unconstitutional” ban

Unless legal challenges succeed, Montana's ban will take effect in 2024.

Ars Technica
May 23, 2023 at 1:00amWeb