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The Legality and Constitutionality of Banning TikTok

Electronic Frontiers Forums at DragonCon via YouTube

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Explore the legal and constitutional implications of banning TikTok in this thought-provoking panel discussion from DragonCon's Electronic Frontiers Forums. Delve into the complex issues surrounding politicians' efforts to ban TikTok on state-owned networks and devices, as well as proposed outright bans for all devices and networks. Examine the freedom of speech rights of TikTok and critically analyze whether there is substantial evidence of a legitimate threat from Chinese ownership. Join panelists Corynne McSherry, Ron Daniels, and Kurt Opsahl as they dissect the perceived threats, political motivations, and potential consequences of TikTok bans in this hour-long session.

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[Sun. pm] Due to perceived threats from Chinese ownership, politicians are banning TikTok on state-owned networks and devices. Now outright bans for all devices and networks are being proposed. What freedom of speech rights does TikTok have, and is there really a "smoking gun" showing a legitimate threat?

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