Concerns rise over media consolidation in the U.S. as government pressures ByteDance on TikTok and Skydance Media merges with Paramount Global. This could restrict free speech.

This article explores the growing concerns regarding media ownership concentration in the United States. Recent actions by the U.S. government, particularly its push for ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, highlight fears about national security and free speech. The proposal for Oracle to manage TikTok's algorithm underscores these worries. Additionally, the $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global raises further questions about the centralization of media ownership. Experts, including journalists and authors, discuss how these developments could lead to a more restrictive narrative landscape, impacting the diversity of voices in media.