TikTok has said U.S. user data is stored in the country itself with a backup in Singapore and that its data centers were located outside China.
"The risk on propaganda and influence might be more but I think the larger context is ... the Trump administration really wants to push back on China's rise as a tech competitor to the United States," Segal added.
For its part, TikTok has said U.S. user data is stored in the country itself with a backup in Singapore and that its data centers were located outside China, implying their information was not subjected to Chinese law.
"But, again, the data of 15-year-olds who are dancing around doesn't have very clear national security implications.". The two companies are looking a potential deal that would involve Microsoft buying TikTok in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Microsoft said it may also offer other U.S. investors to get involved in the acquisition.
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