The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, unveiled by Congressman Ken Buck, a Colorado Republican, specifically targets TikTok due to its owner, the Chinese tech company ByteDance.
The bill comes amid escalating U.S.-China tensions and concerns over national security, with U.S. officials linking TikTok to 'Chinese espionage, misinformation campaigns, user data privacy risks, and threats to national security.'
Tech experts and Palestinian organizers highlight how TikTok and other platforms have provided Palestinians a voice to share their narratives globally amidst mainstream media censorship and the spreading of news on events like the Gaza conflict.
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