TECH - Elon Musk's X Could Be Next After TikTok Says Former House Democrat: 'Not At All A Stretch Of Imagination' | Benzinga
Former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard has raised a red flag on the proposed TikTok ban legislation that could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech and the operations of social media platforms.
What Happened: Gabbard highlighted the potential dangers of the bill, which he believes could grant the U.S. government excessive power over online expression and business operations on the Lex Fridman Podcast.
The bill, which is being expedited through Congress citing national security, would grant the executive branch the authority to determine which social media platforms are acceptable for use by Americans, Gabbard explained.
The legislation would also allow the government to designate individuals with at least 25% financial interest or ownership in a social media platform as being under the influence of a foreign adversary.
This would result in the platform being banned from doing business in the U.S., and the individual being required to divest.
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