The House passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday, signaling a potential nationwide ban on TikTok, one of the world’s leading social media platforms. The proposed legislation aims to restrict TikTok from US app stores unless it separates from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. With approximately 170 million American users, TikTok faces significant scrutiny over data privacy concerns and potential national security risks.
The bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain. The House vote, which saw 352 in favor and 65 against, with 50 Democrats and 15 Republicans opposing it, underscores bipartisan support for addressing TikTok’s ties to China and the need for stricter regulation of social media platforms.
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