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X owner Elon Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok

Economic Times · 1y

Elon Musk has expressed his opposition to banning TikTok in the United States, stating that it would contradict freedom of speech and expression. The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would require TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or face a nationwide ban. Musk's comments received mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about the precedent it could set for targeting other social media platforms. TikTok has criticized the bill, arguing that it would harm the US economy and violate free speech rights. This comes after growing concerns over TikTok's alleged ties to the Chinese government.