Welcome to the Tech Meme Right Home for Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. I'm Brian McCullough today.

The Tik-Toc legislation has passed the House, but its path through the Senate is uncertain to say the least.

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So it actually looks like Tik-Tak is on the brink.

The US House of Representatives just voted on that Tik-Toc bill and it passed by a tally of

352 to 65. However, its path through the Senate is less clear because there is not yet a companion bill in that body.

Also, quoting the Washington Post, Senator Rand Paul pledged in an interview to block any

measure that he felt violated the Constitution.

Paul's opposition squelched a similar legislative effort a year ago.

Americans, quote, choose to use Tik-Tock and express themselves.

Paul said Tuesday, I don't think Congress should be trying to take away the First Amendment rights of a

170 million Americans end quote. President Biden has said he would sign the legislation if it cleared Congress.

In a letter to members of Congress on Monday

Tic-Toc executive Michael Beckerman said the bill raised quote serious

constitutional concerns and was being rushed through at an unprecedented speed

without even the benefit of a public hearing.

He added, quote, you have preconceived notions about Tik-Tok based on what you read in the media rather

than facts or reality, end quote.

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