Congress is set to vote on a bill to ban TikTok on Saturday. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law if it passes. The ban is aimed at addressing national security concerns related to the popular social media platform, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance.
Congress is making moves to ban popular social media platform TikTok in the United States, with a bill set to be passed today, Saturday 19th. The decision comes amid concerns over national security and user privacy, as the Chinese-owned app has faced accusations of sharing user data with the Chinese government.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law once it passes through Congress, marking a significant shift in the administration’s stance on the app. The move follows similar bans on TikTok in other countries, including India and Australia, where concerns over data privacy and security have also been raised.
TikTok has faced scrutiny in the US for its potential ties to the Chinese government and its collection of user data, prompting lawmakers to take action. The app has become immensely popular among young people, with over 100 million active users in the US alone.
While some users may be disappointed by the ban, others believe it is necessary to protect national security interests. The ban is expected to have far-reaching implications for the social media landscape in the US, as TikTok has become a dominant platform for sharing short videos and connecting with others online.
