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TikTok CEO and Influencers Head to Washington D.C.

Ransom Garcia March 22nd

TikTok CEO and Influencers Head to Washington D.C.

Dozens of popular TikTok influencers, as well as the CEO of the company, Shou Chew, are scheduled to appear before Congress in Washington D.C. this week. The goal of their visit is to discuss concerns about data collection on the social media platform and prevent a potential ban of the app in the United States.

On Wednesday night, a group of TikTok influencers will meet with lawmakers to discuss the platform’s features and its popularity among young people. Then on Thursday, CEO Shou Chew will testify before a House committee to address concerns about data privacy and potential national security risks.

TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, will try to convince U.S. lawmakers that they are taking the necessary steps to ensure user privacy and that they are not sharing any data with the Chinese government. However, some lawmakers remain skeptical and have proposed banning the app altogether.

The potential ban of TikTok in the United States raises questions about whether another app will take its place and if such a ban would ultimately be effective in protecting user privacy. It remains to be seen what actions Congress will take, but the upcoming hearings represent an important step towards addressing concerns about data collection and privacy on social media platforms.

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Make Your Life Easier With These Lifehacks

Make Your Life Easier With These Lifehacks

Have you ever stopped to think about whether you’ve been carrying out everyday activities the wrong way for years? If this thought has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. A recent thread online has gone viral, with people sharing common activities they’ve been doing incorrectly for years. The revelations have ranged from surprising to incredibly helpful.

To help you make positive changes in your daily routine, here are 10 tips that could potentially alter the way you carry out everyday activities. While these tips may seem small, they have the potential to make a significant difference in your daily life.

Did you know that you’ve probably been peeling bananas the wrong way your entire life? Or that you can prevent grocery bags from sliding around by threading the looped handles? These are just a couple of the tips we’ve compiled for you.

So why not give them a try and see how they work for you? You may be surprised at how much more efficient and effective your daily activities can be with just a few simple adjustments. Don’t let years of incorrect habits hold you back – start making positive changes today!

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