University officials in Florida are considering banning students from using TikTok on 12 campuses across the state.
Several schools across the country have already blocked TikTok from their networks, including the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Oklahoma. | Mario Tama/Getty ImagesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — University officials in Florida are considering a possible ban on TikTok that could block students from using the popular application on 12 campuses across the state.
“As a state university system, we have an obligation to protect our research,” said Alan Levine, president and CEO of Ballad Health who chairs the BOG’s strategic planning committee. and discontinue its use. Some Florida officials, namely state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, are pushing for schools to make stricter efforts against the app.Monday. “We are the most innovative country on the planet and we are allowing this app to go unchecked. All of the Chancellors need to make this a priority, and if they don’t, Trustees should get involved.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Digital fentanyl’: CFO Jimmy Patronis calls for TikTok ban at Florida universitiesReferring to the app as 'digital fentanyl,' Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis says he supports an effort to ban the use of TikTok on campuses of state universities. Your thoughts?
Read more »
Gavin Newsom clings to TikTok account after most states, Congress ban Chinese-owned appCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is still clinging to his TikTok account amid calls from state Republicans and Democrats to deactivate over security concerns.
Read more »
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley wants to ban TikTok nationwideWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican and China hawk, said on Tuesday that he would introduce a bill to ban the short video app TikTok in the United States. TikTok, whose parent is the Chinese company ByteDance, already faces a ban that would stop federal employees from using or downloading TikTok on government-owned devices. Hawley did not say when the bill would be introduced.
Read more »
Alaskans celebrate Chinese New Year'It is very special for us to hold this event and provide our community members with a place they can celebrate,” Jin Chen said.
Read more »
Florida educators face possible felony for violating new state lawAll educators face the possibility of a third degree felony under Florida statute if they violate the law which says they can’t have, “Any book, pamphlet, magazine or printed matter that contains explicit and detailed descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, or sexual conduct that is harmful to minors.”
Read more »
Florida Democrats agonize over internal 'chaos' and crushing 2022 state losses: 'There is no plan'A new report highlighted Florida Democrats warning about the Party's dwindling hold in the state and agonizing over the possibility of another defeat.
Read more »