TikTok faces growing national security concerns
A growing number of states and the U.S. military have banned the Chinese-owned platform on government-issued devices.
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A growing number of states and the U.S. military have banned the Chinese-owned platform on government-issued devices.
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A growing number of states are banning TikTok on government-issued devices over security concerns. The popular social media app has denied it shares data with the Chinese government. Jeff Pegues has the details.
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"We have a vibrant and inspiring community on TikTok, and it's important that our platform remains a safe, supportive, and joyful place for our community."
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