TikTok Is Raising National Security, Privacy Concerns. Should Educators Steer Clear?
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The social media video app is raising national security concerns that could ultimately get the platform banned in the U.S.
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What is TikTok & is TikTok Safe?
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US lawmakers seek new law to protect TikTok user information
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More Americans are getting news on TikTok, in contrast with most other social media sites
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TikTok: Rise of Video-Sharing App Tied to China and Loathed by Trump, tik tok
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TikTok - Wikipedia
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House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban
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The TikTok Logo: History and Why It Works (2023), tik tok
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Catharyn Shelton
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