Is TikTok A National Security Threat?

Apple Explained February 18, 2025
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TikTok is the most-downloaded app in the world. It has 170 million active monthly users in the US, with 56% of adults under 34 saying they use TikTok But it has come under fire recently by US lawmakers. These fears recently caused TikTok to be banned in the US, unbanned, then at risk of being banned again. So let’s talk about why this is happening and if there’s any substance to the national security allegations.

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