Summary
Montana became the first state to ban TikTok, citing fears that the app’s Chinese-owned parent company could be providing Americans’ data to the Chinese government. Montana could be a testing ground for other state and national leaders considering bans on the nation’s fastest-growing app. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Bobby Allyn of NPR. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Where has TikTok been banned prior to the Montana ban?
- When is the ban scheduled to take effect?
- Who are those countering Montana’s ban?
- Why would it be difficult to enforce the ban?
- What could be some effects of the ban in Montana?
Focus Questions
Do you think Montana should ban TikTok? Why or why not? News analysis : Whose point of view would you have liked to hear from? Would their perspective be similar or different? Alternative : See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
What students can do : Using this link , search “TikTok” or “social media” to see bills introduced relating to the topics. By clicking on the blue letters next to the numbers, a summary of the bill will be shown.STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (June 30, 2021)
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