Senate Passes Legislation Giving TikTok's Chinese Owner 9 Months to Divest
Senate Passes Bill to Force TikTok's US Sale
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based owner, ByteDance, to divest its US operations within nine months. The bill, which was approved by a vote of 95-0, now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
TikTok Facing Pressure from US Government
The legislation is the latest in a series of actions taken by the US government to address concerns about TikTok's ties to China. In recent months, the Trump administration has threatened to ban TikTok if it does not sell its US operations to an American company. The Biden administration has also expressed concerns about TikTok's data collection practices and its potential to be used for espionage.
TikTok has denied that it poses a security risk and has said that it is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. However, the company has also come under fire for its handling of content moderation and its use of algorithms that can promote harmful content.
Future of TikTok in the US Uncertain
The future of TikTok in the US is now uncertain. If the House of Representatives passes the legislation, TikTok will have to find a buyer for its US operations within nine months. If TikTok is unable to find a buyer, it could be forced to shut down its US operations.
The legislation passed by the Senate is a significant escalation in the US government's efforts to address concerns about TikTok. It remains to be seen whether the legislation will become law, but it is clear that TikTok is facing increasing pressure from the US government.
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