2024-07-27 05:50:08
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US Justice Department Accuses TikTok of Data Collection on Divisive Issues

The US Justice Department accuses TikTok of gathering user data on sensitive topics like abortion and gun control, transferring it to ByteDance in China. Concerns arise over China potentially manipulating content to disrupt US democracy.

The government deems TikTok's security measures insufficient and insists a ban wouldn't violate free speech. TikTok's internal tools allegedly allow data gathering on controversial subjects, with lawmakers also expressing worries about anti-Israel content.

A looming law could prompt a TikTok ban if ties with ByteDance aren't severed, leading to a potential Supreme Court battle.

New York Times - Technology
27. Juli 2024 um 19:53

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World - South China Morning Post
27. Juli 2024 um 05:02

TikTok ban: US Justice Department claims app collected user views on abortion, gun control | South China Morning Post

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The US Justice Department accuses TikTok of collecting user data on divisive issues like abortion and gun control, using Lark to transfer it to ByteDance in China, and engaging in "heating" to promote certain videos. The government argues TikTok's $1.5 billion Project Texas plan is insufficient, the potential ban does not violate free speech, and that China could use TikTok's algorithm for "covert content manipulation" to undermine US democracy. The Justice Department alleges TikTok's internal..
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