The Justice Department has labeled TikTok 'a national-security threat of immense depth and scale' because of its access to vast amounts of data on American users.
Congress has reached out to both Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, reminding them that the little mom-and-pop app stores they run will be liable for hosting the TikTok app.
Australia's law requires purveyors of social networks to age-gate their content, putting the onus back on Big Tech to prevent bullying and harassment.
The implications of banning TikTok extend beyond mere social media; they touch on constitutional issues and create a complex technical landscape.
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