TikTok grilled in US Congress: this is what happened

TikTok was launched in 2016, and in 2020 it surpassed 2 billion downloads. But its privacy policies have been questioned by western countries lately and recently also its ownership. Why is that an issue?

Watch the video to learn more.

Questions about the video:

1. Why does the Biden administration want to ban TikTok?
2. What is the congressional committee concerned about according to Michelle Fleury?
3. Who supported the committee, the Republicans or Democrats?
4. What did TikTok director Shou Zi Chew say about the allegations against his company?

What happens next? Read this article by Emily Taylor in The Guardian where another view on the hearing is given and how it could influence the internet is discussed.

Questions about the text:

1. According to Emily Taylor, what’s the real reason behind US Congress wish to ban TikTok?
2. What is US Congress main concern and why?
3. What has TikTok done to reassure the public the data they collect is safe?
4. What is going to happen next, according to the Emily Taylor?

Discussion questions:

1. What do you think about TikTok now that its privacy policies are questioned?
2. What will social media look like in 10 years?
3. What do you suggest TikTok should do?

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