TikTok, the popular social media app, is among the foreign tech companies that could be targeted under a new US bill seeking to ban certain foreign technology from being used in the country.
The bill, which is expected to be introduced in Congress soon, aims to prevent foreign tech companies from gaining access to sensitive data and potentially using it for nefarious purposes. The move comes amid increasing concerns about the potential security risks associated with foreign tech companies operating in the US.
TikTok has been a controversial app in the US due to concerns about its Chinese ownership and the possibility of user data being accessed by the Chinese government. The app has already faced scrutiny from the US government, with former President Trump seeking to ban it outright in 2020.
If the new bill is passed, it could have serious implications for TikTok’s future in the US. The app, which has over 100 million active users in the country, could be forced to sell its US operations or face a ban.
However, it’s worth noting that the bill is not specifically targeting TikTok and applies to all foreign tech companies operating in the US. The aim is to protect US national security interests and prevent sensitive data from being accessed by foreign governments.
TikTok has yet to comment on the bill, but the company has previously denied any allegations of sharing user data with the Chinese government. The app remains popular among US users, particularly younger generations, who use it to create and share short-form videos.
The fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain, but the new bill is a clear indication of the growing concerns about the security risks associated with foreign tech companies operating in the country.
