Published 18:25 IST, July 2nd 2020
Is TikTok banned in America? Here are the details on the app's future in the USA
Is TikTok banned in America? Here is all you need to know if TikTok is banned in America or not. Also, find out why America is thinking about banning the app.
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A move by Indian Government has shaken world where Indian Home Ministry banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok on Monday i.e. June 29, 2020. Many professionals from around world have applauded action and called it a bold move by India. 59 China-based applications were removed stating that action was implemented to protect India's security and cyber. MHA also reportedly revealed that apps posed a threat to safety of user data and privacy. However, this has reportedly led to a new rise against TikTok as many US citizens have demanded ban on application saying that if India can do it, n so can USA. Many users of Chinese app TikTok are wondering, "is TikTok banned in America?" "is TikTok going to be banned in USA?" and more. If you are wondering same, here is all you need to kw.
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Is TikTok banned in America?
TikTok is a Chinese application. It is a short video entertainment app where users can watch, create and share contents to gain popularity and viewership. entertainment app is owned by a Chinese app development company called ByteDance. application has been reportedly called out by US National Security visor, Robert O'Brien, who publicly stated that Chinese Government is using TikTok for its own purposes. This means that app has been reportedly been used by Chinese government to serve an unkwn nda. This is reason why many US leers are demanding a ban on short video app.
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Currently, 40 million users of this app are youngsters from United States of America. Rick Crawford, a Republican Congressman recently tweeted that "TikTok must go and it should have been gone yesterday". However, re has been ban implemented by US government on application. neless, according to reports, at least two bills are pending in US Congress to ban federal government officials from using TikTok on ir cell phones, reflecting that such a sentiment can gain momentum in US after India's decision.
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Check out below list of 59 Chinese apps banned by India
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18:25 IST, July 2nd 2020