Morning Wire TikTok Security Threat & Gas Prices | 6.25.22
Jun 25, 2022
Explore alarming revelations about TikTok's data collection tactics by China and the U.S. response to these security threats. Dive into President Biden's battle against soaring gas prices, including controversial tax proposals and challenges posed by global energy dynamics. The podcast also sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, focusing on the plight of its citizens under Taliban rule and the struggles of resistance groups. It's a gripping discussion of crucial issues shaping today's world.
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TikTok Data Access
- Leaked audio reveals that TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has accessed US user data far more frequently than reported.
- This raises serious national security concerns despite TikTok's claims of storing data in the US.
TikTok's History of Privacy Concerns
- In 2021, TikTok's parent company settled a lawsuit for $92 million over data harvesting allegations.
- Former President Trump attempted to ban the app unless ByteDance sold it to an American company.
Biden Administration's Stance on TikTok
- The Biden administration reversed Trump's ban on TikTok, and has even leveraged its popularity for briefings.
- This is concerning given the new evidence of data access by the Chinese government.