TIKTOK On The BRINK: Bidenās Bold Move to Ban or Force Sale of Chinese App
ā TikTok and Universal Music Group have just renewed their partnership. This deal brings UMGās music back to TikTok after a short break. The agreement includes better promotion strategies and new AI protections. Universal CEO Lucian Grainge said the deal will help artists and creators on the platform.
President Joe Biden has signed a new law that gives TikTokās parent company, ByteDance, nine months to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S. This decision is due to worries from both political sides about national security and protecting American youth from foreign influence.
TikTokās CEO, Shou Zi Chew, announced plans to fight this law in U.S courts, claiming it supports their constitutional rights. Yet, ByteDance would rather close TikTok in the U.S than sell it if they lose their legal battle.
This conflict shows the ongoing struggle between TikTokās business goals and Americaās national security needs. It points out big worries about data privacy and foreign influence in American digital spaces by Chinaās tech sector.