The US government is trying to force ByteDance to sell TikTok
have both recently introduced bills that would make it easier for government officials to ban TikTok and other services deemed to be a national security threat.
TikTok didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The company has previously stated that divesting from ByteDance wouldn’t address the government’s underlying concerns about data security. However,earlier in the week that TikTok executives were “discussing the possibility of separating from ByteDance” if the CFIUS talks were to fall through.
Of course, this isn’t the first time the United States government has tried to force ByteDance’s hand. Former President Donald Trump alsocompel TikTok to sell itself, but was ultimately unsuccessful. The latest threats of a total ban on the app are, however, sure to amp up pressure on TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, who is set to make his first Congressional appearanceAll products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company.
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