President Trump has suggested that the US government could take a stake in TikTok as part of a sale, raising concerns about free-speech implications. TikTok must divest to comply with regulations, and AI company Perplexity AI has proposed merging TikTok's US operations with an offer to give the government half, contingent on a $300 billion valuation. Experts warn that government ownership would face constitutional challenges regarding content moderation and users' First Amendment rights, complicating its management and leading to potential legal issues.
The ownership would bring about 'novel constitutional questions with regard to speech,' raising concerns about freedom of expression and government control over digital platforms.
'It's a social-media company that has a significant platform demonstrably for political reach and communication,' indicating potential complexities in government ownership.
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