Vinod Khosla and Palantir's Jacob Helberg call on Senate to ban TikTok: It's 'a weapon of war'
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-11 13:16:05
Summary
Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla and Palantir advisor Jacob Helberg penned an open letter to the U.S. Senate calling for the passage of a bill that would force the divestiture of TikTok. They described TikTok as a "weapon of war" and highlighted national security concerns. The bill, which was passed by the House in March, would require Bytedance to find a buyer for TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. The company mobilized its user base to oppose the bill, prompting concerns about the platform's influence. Former President Donald Trump expressed opposition to the ban, raising questions about the feasibility of divestiture.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/11/tiktok-ban-vinod-khosla-calls-on-senate-to-pass-bill.html