A TikTok star with 1.1 million followers supports the U.S. banning TikTok due to the platform spreading misinformation about sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. The House passed a bill to ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year. The bill has bipartisan support and includes foreign aid totaling $95 billion for various countries. President Joe Biden plans to sign the legislation despite TikTok's objections.
Key Points
TikTok star supports banning TikTok due to misinformation
House passed a bill to ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake
Bill includes foreign aid totaling $95 billion for various countries
President Joe Biden plans to sign the legislation despite TikTok's objections
Pros
Potential reduction in the spread of misinformation
Protection of sensitive topics from being misrepresented
Cons
Loss of a popular social media platform for millions of users
Negative impact on businesses and the U.S. economy