Does TikTok pose a risk to national security?
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TikTok, a video sharing app, is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese technology company.
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TikTok has amassed over a billion users globally, with a significant number of them being American.
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It appears that TikTok poses a threat to national security, which is a serious concern.
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It was revealed by FBI Director Christopher Wray, who expressed his concern and brought it to the public attention.
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The FBI Director, Chris Wray, stated that the Chinese government has the ability to control the devices of TikTok users.
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This allows access to collect user data, which is a violation of privacy.
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He also mentioned that the collection of data from millions of TikTok users could potentially compromise those personal devices.
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A bill was proposed to ban TikTok nationwide, following the revelation of the potential risks associated with its usage.
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Chris Wray stated, "We do have national security concerns."
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TikTok does pose a threat, particularly if hackers gain access to personal information of users, which could lead to stalking or scams.
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