TikTok bills could dangerously expand national security state\

I chose this article because the subject hit me with interest. It is a trending topic talking about the Tiktok ban and the potential of US security being breached. The article informs the reader of two new bills that are being processed and how those two bills could affect the lives of U.S citizens and then potentially affect allied countries. I liked how the article phrased  “Since the definition of “sensitive personal information” is very broad, this could mean that any company or individual who had, for example, forwarded emails or shared health insurance information with a company that had even partial Chinese ownership could find themselves banned from financial transactions.” This making it clear to the reader that the U.S government could potentially shut down anything that has had any sort of transaction with China. The article suggests that these bills could set a dangerous precedent by expanding the national security state’s power to regulate social media platforms and monitor online activity. It argues that the bills could be used to justify broader surveillance measures and undermine privacy and free speech rights. Additionally, the article notes that these bills do not address the root causes of data security risks, such as inadequate cybersecurity measures and lack of transparency from tech companies. Overall, the article warns that the proposed legislation could have unintended consequences and urges policymakers to carefully consider the potential risks and tradeoffs before enacting new laws. While reading the article it made me feel a bit scared and anxious, wondering if this were to pass, would it soon affect not just the United States, but more of the world?