US President Donald Trump said he will bar fast-growing social media app TikTok from the United States as American authorities have raised concerns the service could be a tool for Chinese intelligence.
President Donald Trump said Friday he will bar fast-growing social media app TikTok from the United States as American authorities have raised concerns the service could be a tool for Chinese intelligence.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said: "As far as TikTok is concerned, we're banning them from the United States." TikTok, especially popular with young audiences who create and watch its short-form videos, has an estimated billion users worldwide. The firm this week pledged a high level of transparency, including allowing reviews of its algorithms, to assure users and regulators.
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