US House Committee to Ban TikTok Amid Security Concerns

"US House Committee Advances Legislation to Ban TikTok Amid Security Concerns"

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US House committee backed legislation to give Biden power to ban TikTok and other apps posing security risks.

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The fate of the measure is uncertain and needs to be passed by the full House and Senate before going to Biden.

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Politicians express concerns that the Chinese government could access user data or manipulate public opinion via the app.

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Canada and the European Commission have also banned TikTok from government devices.

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The British government says there is no evidence of the need for a TikTok ban.

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The GOP committee head describes TikTok as a "surveillance balloon in your phone," citing security concerns.

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Democrats oppose the legislation, citing concerns about job loss and free speech.

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The ACLU warns the legislation is vague and overbroad and could violate Americans' First Amendment rights.

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TikTok is disappointed by the legislation, saying it would impact free speech rights.

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A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson criticizes the ban as an abuse of state power.

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