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Is TikTok Safe For Your Family? (2020 News Updates)

Episode Summary

SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs explains the concerns over TikTok in 2020 and why the US government is considering a possible ban on your teen's favorite app.

Episode Notes

Politicians consider banning TikTok in the US

“Citing national security concerns, India banned TikTok [in the summer of 2020]. The US and Australia are also considering blocking the app… Politicians are worried the Chinese government could use the video app to spy on US citizens.”

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