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US Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over TikTok Sale Structure Amid National Security Worries
US Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over TikTok Sale Structure Amid National Security Worries
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House Select Committee on China members voiced skepticism about the proposed sale of TikTok's US operations, particularly regarding ByteDance's potential continued influence over the app's algorithm. Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) emphasized the risks of Chinese leverage over the recommendation engine powering the social media platform.
The debate intensifies as TikTok's US user base reaches 170 million, with the White House pushing for divestment under a 120-day deadline. While the TRUMP administration preliminarily approved a consortium-led acquisition, lawmakers demand greater transparency about the algorithm licensing terms in the proposed deal.
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