Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
TikTok Logo icon displayed on mobile with TikTok logo seen in the background in this photo illustration, on December 28, 2022, in Brussels, Belgium
A recent poll finds that people are divided on a national ban on TikTok as legislators debate whether to block its use. conducted a poll on foreign technology bans, including for the popular video-sharing service. Overall, the poll shows 49 percent of respondents support a ban on technology like TikTok, while 42 percent oppose it. , with 64 percent of Republicans and 50 percent of Independents supporting a ban compared to only 39 percent of Democrats who support banning the social media platform.between the ages of 18-34, 63 percent oppose a ban on TikTok compared to only 33 percent supporting it.
Critics have targeted the social media platform claiming the Chinese government can access user data, such as browsing history and location. U.S. armed forces also have prohibited the app on military devices.Last month, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,
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