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America is thinking about banning the most popular social media app in the world. TikTok has exploded in the past few years and whether you love it or hate it, you can\\u2019t deny its huge influence.

Legislators in America are concerned about that influence, especially because of TikTok\\u2019s connections to China. On Thursday, TikTok\\u2019s CEO testified before the House\\u2019s Committee on Energy and Commerce and fielded questions about the app, its connection to China, and what it might be doing to America\\u2019s children.

It was a shitshow.

Motherboard\\u2019s Social Media Manager, Emily Lipstein, is on this episode of Cyber talking about.

Stories discussed in this episode:

Congress Shocked to Discover 10 Year Olds Check the \\u2018I\\u2019m Over 18\\u2019 Box Online

Banning TikTok Is Unconstitutional, Ludicrous, and a National Embarrassment

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