NY bill would ban TikTok from state-issued devices

ALBANY, N.Y. — It could be one of the most popular social media platforms to date, but some New York officials are issuing caution when it comes to using the TikTok app. And one lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban the app on state-issued electronic devices.

Whether it’s just for laughs, gym tips or life hacks, TikTok rose to fame in the U.S. in 2017, allowing users to create 15-second videos on any topic. But the Chinese-owned app wasn’t well received by everyone, including former President Donald Trump, who called TikTok a threat to national security.

Now, New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas has proposed a bill prohibiting state agencies from using the app on state-issued devices. This week, Alabama and Utah joined several other states in banning TikTok on state devices. 

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