A Trump-appointed commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission said he wants TikTok removed from app stores citing security concerns.
TikTok is a popular video-sharing platform used by millions of individuals, including politicians and celebrities.
“TikTok is not what it appears to be on the surface. It is not just an app for sharing funny videos or meme. That’s the sheep’s clothing,” he said in the letter. “At its core, TikTok functions as a sophisticated surveillance tool that harvests extensive amounts of personal and sensitive data.
Albert Calamug, who leads U.S. security public policy for TikTok, has tried to assuage privacy concerns.
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