Democratic Senator Ed Markey said yesterday Congress should investigate the deal by TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance.
Markey said the deal, finalised on Thursday, left many key questions unanswered.
“The White House has provided virtually no details about this agreement, including whether TikTok’s algorithm is truly free of Chinese influence. This lack of transparency reeks,” Markey said. “Congress has a responsibility to investigate this deal, demand transparency, and ensure that any arrangement truly protects national security while keeping TikTok online.”
The White House and TikTok did not immediately comment on Markey’s criticism. TikTok is used by more than 200 million Americans.
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