The US House Foreign Affairs Committee panel has approved a bill that would grant President Biden the power to ban TikTok and other Chinese-owned social media apps. The bill would give the president the authority to prohibit or restrict the use of any app owned or controlled by a “foreign adversary” that poses a national security risk.
As per the details, the bill comes amid concerns about the security of TikTok, which has been accused of sharing user data with the Chinese government. TikTok has denied these allegations, but the US government remains wary of the app’s potential to collect sensitive data on American citizens.
Waiting for the House of Representatives and Senate’s call
The bill has bipartisan support and is expected to pass through the House of Representatives and Senate. However, it remains unclear if President Biden would actually use the power to ban TikTok or any other apps.
TikTok has been a popular app among young people, with over 100 million users in the US alone. The potential ban has sparked a backlash from some users and social media influencers, who argue that the app is a source of entertainment and a way to connect with others.
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Overall, the bill represents the US government’s growing concerns about the security risks posed by Chinese-owned apps and the need to protect American citizens’ data.
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