Senators will consider legislation aimed at increasing the Biden administration’s ability to crack down on Chinese-owned TikTok and other foreign-controlled applications, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) told reporters on May 3. Schumer made the comments during a press conference after unveiling a new Democrat proposal—dubbed “China Competition Bill 2.0“—aimed at deterring China’s communist regime from escalating conflict with Taiwan…
Senators Will Look at Legislation Banning TikTok, Other Foreign-Controlled Apps: Schumer
May 4, 2023
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Senators Will Look at Legislation to Ban TikTok, Other Foreign-Controlled Apps: Schumer
May 4, 2023
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Senators will consider legislation aimed at increasing the Biden administration’s ability to crack down on Chinese-owned TikTok and other foreign-controlled applications, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters on May 3. Schumer made the comments during a news conference after introducing a Democrat proposal dubbed “China Competition Bill 2.0,” which is aimed at deterring China’s communist…
GOP Officials Raise Alarm Over US Guardsman in TikTok Ad
May 2, 2023
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A video advertisement released by TikTok featuring an Air National Guardsman has drawn concerns among two Republican lawmakers, who say it appears to be a “de facto” endorsement of the U.S. military of the Chinese-owned video app amid heightened security concerns. “Chinese intelligence and security services use TikTok to surveil, exploit, and manipulate the American…
Global Investors Pull $3.17 Billion Out of China in 5 Days
Billions of dollars are pouring out of China, as global investors lose confidence—a whopping $3.17 billion gone within five days. But what’s shaken investors’ confidence, especially amid China’s promises of opening up post-pandemic? This comes as tensions between the United States and China remain high—from Taiwan, to TikTok, to semiconductors. Topics in this episode: Global…
Third-Party Report on TikTok Security Omits Key Details: Cyber Expert
May 1, 2023
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A report commissioned by Chinese social media giant TikTok supposed to dampen its security issues has been criticised by cybersecurity firm Internet 2.0. Robert Potter, head of the firm, said the third-party report, compiled by Prof. Nigel Phair missed vital details. “Certain data access points, such as clipboard access, advertisement ID, and biometric data, have been…
US Taking ‘Urgent’ Action to Secure Data Amid TikTok Security Fears: Official
April 29, 2023
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The United States is taking “urgent” actions to protect Americans’ data amid growing concerns over security risks posed by TikTok and other foreign companies, a U.S. official said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters that the government is hiring people to monitor and identify companies that may pose “undue security risks” to the country’s networks…
TikTok Lookalike Guides Illegal Chinese Immigrants to Swarm Into US Through Southern Border
What do the border crisis and TikTok have in common? Recently, there has been a surge in Chinese nationals massing at the U.S. southern border. Many are skipping the treacherous trek other illegal immigrants face. But how are they doing it? They’re getting tips from Douyin, China’s TikTok. Both apps share the same parent company,…
2nd Bud Light Executive on Leave Amid Trans Beer Boycott Fallout
A second Bud Light executive has “taken a leave of absence” following backlash over the company’s decision to partner with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney for a campaign, according to reports. Daniel Blake, vice president for mainstream brands at parent company Anheuser-Busch, stepped back from his role just days after Alissa Heinerscheid, who has been vice president of marketing for…
The Growing Consumer Revolt Against Woke Ideology
April 24, 2023
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Commentary It’s likely true: no executives at Anheuser-Busch knew what the Bud Light marketing people were planning when they decided to deploy an absurdist and deeply offensive transgender TikTok influencer to sell their beer. But soon after it happened, public disgust became rather obvious. The crisis began but for weeks, the company was in denial….
The US Government Needs to Do More to Purge Media With Ties to the CCP (Part 1)
The Biden administration is trying to ban the TikTok video hosting service, which is widely prevalent among young people in the United States. Concerns have arisen about these services as half of all U.S. states no longer allow TikTok to be on government devices. The issue is whether the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses TikTok…
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