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Startup Insider: Inside the Disappointing TikTok Hearing

By Early Investing on April 12, 2023

TikTok has become a lightning rod for controversy as a growing number of U.S. politicians call for the app to be banned. The Biden administration has threatened to ban the app because of security concerns but hasn’t actually made the move. Other representatives are against the ban, citing the need for free expression. On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified at a Congressional hearing to respond to lawmakers’ criticisms. But the hearing — which…

Startup Insider: Banning TikTok Is Not the Answer

By Early Investing on February 15, 2023

In the last episode of Startup Insider, the Early Investing team discussed TikTok’s major popularity, the app’s potential use for surveillance, and the dangers of disinformation and propaganda.  This week, the  team delves further into propaganda and a possible TikTok ban…

Startup Insider: TikTok Under Fire for Privacy Concerns

By Early Investing on February 8, 2023

It seems like everyone is on TikTok these days. More than 3 billion people have downloaded the short-form video sharing app as of 2023. And TikTok boasts 1 billion monthly active users — more than Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, Pinterest, and Snapchat. TikTok users watch more than 1 billion…