A bill that could force the sale or outright ban of TikTok has passed the House of Representatives just days after it was first introduced. Now it goes to the senate.
The Protecting Americans from Apps Controlled by Foreign Enemies Act (no, we’re not calling it PAFACAA) is the government’s latest attempt to clamp down on TikTok. If it accepts, there could be one of two outcomes: The parent company sells TikTok to a US-based owner, or faces a ban on app stores and web hosting services in the US.
Of course, TikTok opposes the bill, saying it’s unconstitutional. But they’re not the only ones: Free speech and digital rights groups also object to the bill, with many noting that comprehensive privacy laws would be more effective at protecting Americans’ user data rather than trying to single out one app.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Fight for the Future and the Center for Democracy and Technology said the bill would “set a troubling global precedent” for government control of social media.
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The fifth edition of the Summer Game Fest takes place this year on Friday, June 7 at 5:00 PM ET. Expect a two-hour stream of trailers and hype with… about a 10 percent success rate. With E3 officially dead, SGF is poised to take the show’s place as the premier gaming event of the year.
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