Trump's first 100 days: all the news impacting the tech industry
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In a recent announcement regarding a new data center, Trump reiterated his position on TikTok, stressing that ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, should either sell the app or face potential shutdown. His comments suggest a persistent focus on national security and privacy issues associated with foreign-owned social media platforms. Additionally, his use of terms like 'permits' highlights a business-oriented mindset, reminiscent of his real estate background, despite the underlying legal complexities and First Amendment implications tied to the government's role in regulating social media.
Trump’s consistent insistence on having ByteDance sell TikTok or face a shutdown reflects his continued focus on national security and data privacy concerns regarding social media.
During a recent data center announcement, Trump reiterated his stance on TikTok, highlighting the deep-rooted concerns about the platform's ownership by a Chinese company and its implications for U.S. security.
Despite the extreme First Amendment issues of government ownership of a social platform, Trump’s focus on having the government manage social media reflects a businessman’s perspective.
Trump’s references to 'permits' in discussions about TikTok underscore a transactional mindset typical of a real estate mogul rather than addressing the core legal issues at play.
Read at The Verge
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