The video sharing app TikTok has become a big hit with millions of Americans over the last few years. According to the federal government, however, the Chinese-owned company presents national security risks that could lead to a ban on the app in the U.S. This video looks at the controversy surrounding TikTok’s American operations as well as the larger dangers of a fractured global Internet.
Questions:
- Why is the federal government considering a ban on TikTok?
- Do you think the federal government should ban TikTok if it does not sell to an American company? Why or why not?