“TikTok warns US House Bill threatens free speech as Senate vote looms amid ongoing data concerns”
Reuters reported that TikTok has reiterated its concerns that if a bill banning the social media app in the United States is approved, it would infringe on the “free speech” rights of American citizens. TikTok expressed disappointment, stating, “It is unfortunate that the House of Representatives is using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again push through a ban bill that would infringe upon the free speech rights of 170 million Americans.” On April 20, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a significant majority of 360 to 58 votes, which could potentially ban …