Joan Donovan

professor of journalism at Boston University

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Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

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