Why TikTok Has Become A US Security Concern

TikTok’s rise, launched by ByteDance in 2016 and popularized during the 2020 pandemic, has raised security concerns in US. The app’s addictive nature and potential for Chinese govt influence led to scrutiny. India banned it in 2020, and ex-President Trump attempted to ban it in the US, accusing it of data theft and censorship, though legal challenges prevented action.