The attitude of the USA towards the products and services developed by China-based companies has become known by everyone. Following the TikTok ban on government-issued devices, it’s now completely banned in the state of Montana. In response, TikTok users and influencers held demonstrations in Montana.
Statement from TikTok phenomena: We will not bow to ban
Montana recently announced that it will be the first state in the US to ban TikTok. State Governor Greg Gianforte stated that he will enforce the law, saying the popular social media platform is making “Chinese propaganda”. However, users said they would sue the state government.
Users claimed that their freedom was restricted with the ban to be implemented in Montana. They also stated that their right to speak, as a constitutional right, would be taken away. Various activist groups also expressed their concerns about the violation of freedom of expression.
According to the lawsuit, states do not have the authority to decide whether TikTok affects their national security interests. Plaintiffs believe the Montana ban will remain state-specific and not spread across the country.
It was stated that US-based applications do not have the right to be banned, and it is not right to block TikTok. However, it should be noted that there are national security concerns against TikTok all over the world.
Technology critics consider such measures to be disproportionate. They report that a regulation on data security and privacy protection would be more appropriate. While the outcome of the lawsuit is still uncertain, we’ll see if Montana will back out.
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