Andrew Selepak Comments on Waning Enthusiasm for a TikTok Ban in the U.S.

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology associate instructional professor, is quoted in “Americans Losing Appetite for a TikTok Ban; ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind’ During Election” posted on abcnews4.com in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on Sept. 9.

The article focuses on TikTok and how a ban on the social media app is losing popularity in the U.S. After the November election, it’s unclear if the White House and Congress will continue to have the same resolve for potentially banning TikTok going forward.

According to Selepak, TikTok appears to be out of sight and out of mind. People aren’t being reminded about the problems and dangers of the app.

He adds that it doesn’t make sense for politicians to talk about banning TikTok. There is a risk of alienating an important bloc of young voters who like the app.

Posted: September 11, 2024
Category: Alumni News, College News
Tagged as: Andrew Selepak, MPMT, Social Media, TikTok