Coverage dated August 7, 2023

US Tech Groups Back TikTok in Challenge to Montana State Ban

Headline from Voice of America

Montana ban on use of short video sharing app takes effect on January 1.

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  1. Fortune

    Why U.S. Big Tech is backing TikTok in its Montana ban battle (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Industry groups warn of "a balkanized internet."

  2. Al Jazeera

    Tech groups back TikTok in lawsuit seeking to block Montana ban (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Trade association and tech industry coalition argue ban undermines ‘structure, design, and purpose of the internet’.

  3. Voice of America

    US Tech Groups Back TikTok in Challenge to Montana State Ban (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Montana ban on use of short video sharing app takes effect on January 1.

  4. FOX Business

    Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok's lawsuit seeking to block Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the social media app before it takes effect next year.