Kate Mills 
Apr 23, 2024
The popular social media platform, TikTok, is once again under scrutiny, facing the possibility of a ban in the US. In April, the US house of representatives passed the legislation requiring ByteDance, a Chinese company which owns TikTok, to either sell its stake or to ban the app in the US.
Joe Biden-led administration, echoing previous administrations' concerns, has expressed worries about TikTok's potential threat to national security. Officials fear that user data collected by the platform could be accessed or exploited by the Chinese government for surveillance or other purposes.
Efforts to address these concerns have been ongoing, with TikTok making assurances about data protection and privacy measures. However, skepticism persists, leading to renewed calls for decisive action.
TikTok would be prohibited from being accessed through US browsers by service providers, and Apple and Google would be forced to remove it from their app stores.
While TikTok has garnered immense popularity among American users, with millions engaging with its content daily, the specter of a ban looms large. The potential loss of access to the platform has left many users anxious about the future of their online communities and content.
As discussions surrounding the ban continue, the fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, leaving both users and stakeholders awaiting further developments with bated breath.
