In a rare display of bipartisan agreement, the US government, under President Joe Biden, has signaled strong support for legislation that could lead to the forced sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This move, encapsulating concerns over data privacy and national security, illustrates the growing scrutiny of social media platforms owned by foreign entities. However, it raises questions about the implications for global tech harmony and the balance between national security and the open, competitive nature of the internet.
