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TikTok urged to be more transparent about Chinese connection
15:01 - 21:23 (06:22)
The popular short-video app, TikTok’s US content-moderation practices and its connections to China are raising concerns especially about the app's accessibility to China’s authorities who demand user data, as well as the moderating choices and censorship of content. There are demands for TikTok to make its Chinese ownership clear and to address concerns openly and honestly.
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TikTok executives spoke on background about Project Texas, highlighting their efforts to appease US regulators and politicians with plans to have an independent board of directors check for any misuse of data.
15:01 - 16:45 (01:44)
Summary
TikTok executives spoke on background about Project Texas, highlighting their efforts to appease US regulators and politicians with plans to have an independent board of directors check for any misuse of data.
ChapterTikTok urged to be more transparent about Chinese connection
EpisodeA Trip to TikTok + ChatGPT’s Origin Story + Kevin Systrom’s Comeback
PodcastHard Fork
Despite TikTok's efforts to increase transparency regarding data privacy concerns, expert Sarah Frier argues that the company's relationship with ByteDance and the Chinese government must be more honestly addressed.
16:45 - 21:23 (04:37)
Summary
Despite TikTok's efforts to increase transparency regarding data privacy concerns, expert Sarah Frier argues that the company's relationship with ByteDance and the Chinese government must be more honestly addressed.