Why is TikTok being banned in the U.S.?

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the US due to concerns over national security and data privacy. The Trump administration has raised concerns that the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect sensitive information on American users and share it with the Chinese government. Additionally, there are concerns about the app's content moderation practices and its potential to spread misinformation and propaganda. The US government has taken steps to ban TikTok unless it is sold to a US-based company to address these concerns.

As of my last update in May 2023, TikTok has not been banned in the US. There were rumors and discussions about a potential ban in 2020 due to concerns about data privacy and national security, but no official ban has been implemented.