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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed a bill banning the popular social media app TikTok from operating in the state. The ban, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, is the first of its kind in the United States.

Gianforte said he signed the bill to protect Montanans' privacy and national security. He has…

Gianforte said he signed the bill to protect Montanans’ privacy and national security. He has alleged that TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could be used by the Chinese government to collect data on American citizens. The ban in Montana is likely to face legal challenges, and it is unclear whether it will be successful. However, it is a sign of the growing concerns about TikTok in the United States.

The concerns about TikTok stem from its ownership by ByteDance, which is a Chinese company. Some experts have raised concerns that TikTok could be used by the Chinese government to collect data on American citizens.

 

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