Why is being band TickTok

TikTok is a popular social media software that allows users to produce and watch short-form videos. It is well-known for its addictive nature and high levels of engagement, and it is used to market and sell items. It has over one billion monthly active users worldwide and is predicted to surpass three billion downloads and spend $3 billion across iOS and Google Play by September 2021. Yet, because Chinese people mostly own TikTok, there have been recurring concerns about the possible use or exploitation of the sensitive information it collects about its users. TickTok: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Popular

Why the U.S. want to band TickTok

TikTok’s popularity has risen to over 1 billion active users. Yet, its expansion has raised concerns among federal authorities and security experts that China’s Communist Party (CCP) could get unrestricted access to sensitive data collected on Americans. Republican lawmakers are leading the charge to ban TikTok in the United States, citing concerns that ByteDance may be tracking user data to track surfing history and location, thus fueling misinformation attempts. TikTok insists that the CFIUS’s demand for divestiture will not address security concerns. CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill next week, where lawmakers from both parties are likely to interrogate him about the app’s potential security threats.Why the U.S. and Other Countries Want to Ban or Restrict TikTok

How is the public reacting towards congress agenda

On Thursday, a flood of TikTokers mocked a US House session highlighting security concerns about the app. Creators and commentators shared their criticisms live as the session aired, alleging lawmakers didn’t appear to understand the platform they’re suing and didn’t give TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew a fair chance to speak. TikTok lives streams of the event was drowning in criticism, with viewers decrying how Congress handled legitimate worries about the app’s security issues.TikTokers mocked the US congressional hearing against the app, derogatorily calling lawmakers ‘boomers’ who are ’embarrassing’ them in front of the world.