Why Ban TikTok?

Why Ban TikTok?

TikTok was banned on government agency devices in December; several schools and universities have banned it on their devices and wifi networks, and the governor of Texas unveiled a plan to ban it in the state. Can “Project Texas” stem the anti-TikTok tide? And would banning the app actually achieve…anything?


Guest: Louise Matsakis, reporter for Semafor covering tech and China


Host: Lizzie O’Leary


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