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Robbie Purves

UK TikTok users share concerns as US state places ban on app

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UK TikTokers have spoken of their fears, concerns and pleas as a US state has put a ban on the app. Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation this week that prohibits the hugely popular Chinese-owned social media platform from appearing on certain websites in the state.

It comes as there have been growing tensions between US states and TikTok, with scrutiny over its ties to the Chinese Government over recent years. Now, the state of Montana is set to make it unlawful for TikTok to appear in Google and Apple's app stores, but will not hand out sanctions to individuals using the app.

The ban will take effect on January 1, 2024, but will likely face strong legal challenges in the meantime. Before the legislation was signed, TikTok issued a statement saying that the new law "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok."

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