TikTok Ban: President Biden Signs Law to Prohibit Chinese App
TikTok Faces Sell-or-Ban Deadline
Lawmakers Move to Restrict TikTok over Security Concerns
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law a provision that would ban Chinese-owned TikTok unless it is sold within a year. The provision was included in a $95 billion package primarily focused on aid to Ukraine and Israel.
The ban stems from growing concerns over TikTok's potential to be used for surveillance by the Chinese government. The app has already been banned from government devices in the UK, and lawmakers in the US have been pushing for a nationwide ban.
The law signed by President Biden sets a deadline of April 19, 2025, for TikTok to either sell or face a ban. This means that the app could be forced to shut down in the US unless it can find a buyer that meets the government's security requirements.
TikTok has denied any wrongdoing and has stated that it is committed to protecting its users' data. However, the company has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months, and it is unclear if it will be able to find a buyer that can meet the government's demands.
The potential ban on TikTok has sparked widespread debate. Some argue that the app poses a legitimate security risk, while others believe that the ban is an overreaction and an infringement on freedom of speech.
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