TikTok ban loses momentum as fewer Americans view it as a security threat

In a nutshell: TikTok is slowly but surely gaining support among Americans. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 34 percent of US adults now support a ban on the Chinese video sharing app – down from 50 percent in 2023. Conversely, 32 percent of respondents oppose a ban while 33 percent are on the fence. Among those who support a ban, data security and the platform's Chinese ownership were cited as top concerns. Others took issue with the amount of inaccurate information on TikTok and the belief that some people spend too much time on the platform. Those opposed to a ban worry that it would threaten free speech and argue that there is not enough evidence that the app is a danger to the US. Nearly half of those against the ban believe it could harm individuals that rely on TikTok for income. Unsurprisingly, Americans that do not use TikTok themselves are much more likely to support a ban than those who do use it (45 percent versus 12 percent). TikTok has been perceived ... Read full article.