A bipartisan Senate bill introduced by Senator Mark Warren on Tuesday has brought a potential ban on TikTok in the US closer.
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Ban tech from adversaries
The bill, endorsed by the White House, gives the Secretary of Commerce the power to ban technology companies based in six nations, including China.
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RESTRICT Act
The bill, dubbed the RESTRICT Act, would allow the US government to take action against foreign technologies and companies deemed a national security risk.
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Ban on exporting American culture
TikTok has criticized the measure, saying it is a ban on the export of American culture and values to billion-plus users of the app.
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Bill criticized by groups
The bill has been met with criticism from civil liberties groups, who argue that it could be used to target other companies and technologies.