Joe Biden is threatening to ban TikTok

The World

The Biden administration is considering a nationwide ban of TikTok over security concerns that it could be used for espionage, disinformation, and data collection on American citizens. This week, the UK said government officials must stop using the app on their work phones. The World's Carol Hills talks with Anupam Chander, a professor of law and technology at Georgetown, about the reasons behind the ban. 

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