Julia Angwin

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Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

Why US tech deserves TikTok-level scrutiny as lawmakers grill CEO

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before a House Committee looking at the social media platform’s data security and relationship with the Chinese government.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After weeks of political wrangling, the USA Freedom Act was enacted to limit domestic spying by the National Security Agency.

New Snowden Docs Show NSA Widened Its Spying on Hackers

After weeks of political wrangling, the USA Freedom Act was enacted to limit domestic spying by the National Security Agency.

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