What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for U.S. Users


by Newsweek

Newsweek— Fans of video-sharing app TikTok could be left looking for a new platform as Congress voted for a potential ban of the app in the U.S. on Saturday.Lawmakers in both state and federal governments are pushing to get rid of the platform for national security reasons, but what does the ban mean for users?Why Might TikTok Be Banned and When Could It Happen?TikTok is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance that is considered a potential national security risk to the United States.ByteDance has...

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PetaPixel—House Passes TikTok Ban Bill: What It Means for TikTok Users. The House of Representatives, led by a Republican majority, passed legislation on Saturday that will ban the popular social media app TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner does not sell its stake in the next year. [Read More]