Technology lawyers are concerned these vague terms could get other apps and websites banned as well.
We focus on the TikTok piece because thats obviously who would be targeted first.
But this law has uncertain effects because we really dont even know who were talking about.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew.Photo: Matt McClain/The Washington Post (Getty Images)
Goldman says this bill doesnt consider how many apps and websites fall under it.
Goldman calls the bill a performative stunt thats meant to send a signal to voters on China.
You could make the case that a lot of apps fall under the TikTok ban.
Russian operativesused Facebook groups to influence voters in the 2016 election.
The President really has the unchecked power to put another app on this list.
For reference, TikTok is roughly one thousand times bigger, with one billion monthly users.
The legislation may pass through Congress quickly, but reversing the decision is a much slower process.
To be clear, TikTok has been no darling to anyone other than its parent company Bytedance.
There are legitimate claims about banning TikTok, but this bill is bigger than that.
The key factor now is if Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer brings it to the floor.
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