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0 Politics Culture

Is the TikTok ban about China — or is it really about Gaza?

Mira Fox in Forward · 15 Jan

The potential TikTok ban has sparked concerns that it may be less about national security threats from China and more about limiting pro-Palestinian content, especially regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Israel Politics

Is Banning TikTok a Mistake? A Debate.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 26 Apr 2024

President Biden recently signed a bill mandating the sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban, amid concerns over privacy, national security, and Chinese influence.

0 Politics Culture

The TikTok Political Earthquake

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Mar 2024

The episode discusses the bipartisan political movement to force ByteDance, the Chinese Communist Party-owned company, to divest from TikTok due to national security concerns.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel’s TikTok Problem

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Mar 2024

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. due to concerns about Chinese influence and manipulation on the platform.

0 Antisemitism Politics

TikTok’s pro-Israel investors face conundrum as platform is blamed for fueling antisemitism

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 1 Feb 2024

Investor Arthur Dantchik, known for his donations to Jewish and Israel causes, faces scrutiny for his ownership stake in TikTok through Susquehanna International Group.

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TikTok has a Jew hatred problem. Do Jews on the app think it’s worth saving?

Ari Feldman in Forward · 22 Jul 2020

Jewish creators on TikTok have been facing a significant amount of anti-Semitism on the platform, alongside hate for other minority groups.