WASHINGTON – Citing risks to national security, the United States is moving towards forcing the divestiture or ban of a made-in-China app that millions of Americans love.
Lawmakers and top intelligence officials say TikTok threatens national interests because it is owned by a Chinese company, which leaves open the possibility that Beijing can use the app to gather personal data on Americans, manipulate public opinion or distribute malicious software.
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