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TikTok Bans and National Security: Can the U.S. Actually Ban an App?

TikTok Bans and National Security: Can the U.S. Actually Ban an App?

By: Camilla Sidiqi

Just when we thought the fear of losing TikTok was behind us, here we are again, facing that same uncertainty. With a September 17th deadline looming, ByteDance has been ordered to sell TikTok to an American company or risk being banned in the U.S.[1] The clock is ticking, and while some dismiss this as another political stunt, others are wondering: Can the government really do this? Does this not violate my First Amendment rights? If you are asking those questions, you are not alone—I have been thinking the same thing. So let me break it down: does the U.S. government actually have the power to ban an app, and what does this mean for the future of digital platforms?

 

Navigating Big Tech in Today’s Age of Antitrust Enforcement

Navigating Big Tech in Today’s Age of Antitrust Enforcement

By: Allen Masi

In the last year, the United States government has brought antitrust cases against multiple large technology companies.[1] Google, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft have all been under the lens of the federal government.[2] Experts have predicted that 2024 could be a very active year for antitrust enforcers.[3] It is clear that the U.S. government has been paying particular attention to these big technology companies recently. What does this mean for these technology companies and how could possible future action have an impact on consumers?

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

The Kids Online Safety Act, and the Concerns It Might Face

By Caroline Kropka

On February 15, 2024, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) finally passed the Senate with over 60 backers.[1] The bill, which was first introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in 2022, seeks to–in the Senators’ words–”protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable.”[2] In particular, KOSA purports to target social media and the harmful effects it can have on children.[3]

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