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Blevins did not elaborate on why he thought TikTok was more intrusive than other social media apps like Facebook and Twitter. But his announcement is indicative that growing US political hostility towards the app may be filtering down.
TikTok is owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, a fact which has made it a target for US politicians. And Blevins' announcement comes the same week the Trump administration said it is considering banning the app.on Monday the US government was "certainly" considering banning TikTok on the grounds that it could constitute a national security threat. Pompeo said US citizens should be wary of downloading the app or else he thinks their data could end up "in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."for the coronavirus pandemic.
TikTok itself does not operate in mainland China, but is the international version of its sister app Douyin, which is live in China.after China implemented a sweeping new national security law in the previously semi-autonomous region.LoadingBy clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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