Ban on Chinese-Owned Tutoring Company for U.S. Military

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Republican lawmakers are pushing to ban a Chinese-owned tutoring company, Tutor.com, from being used by U.S. military service members and their families due to concerns about data exposure to the Chinese Communist Party.

Key Points

  • Sen. Tom Cotton introduced the Ban Chinese Communist Party Access to U.S. Military Students Act targeting Tutor.com
  • Department of Defense has a contract with Tutor.com since 2022 for military families
  • Legislation aims to prevent data collection by a Chinese-owned company

Pros

  • Protecting personal data of U.S. military service members and families
  • National security concerns addressed

Cons

  • Denial from Tutor.com about sharing information with the Chinese Communist Party