TikTok and the data war
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President Trump has ordered firms to stop doing business with social media giant TikTok over security concerns. Microsoft was the front-runner to buy the company, but now Twitter has emerged as a possible suitor. What has made the app so popular and so controversial? Guests:  Danny Fortson Sunday Times west coast correspondent. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips used: NBC, Tik Tok, ABC Australian, Biteable, France 24, CNBC, Fox News, Huffington Post, ABC News.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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