Apple, Google, and TikTok Could Face Fines Over Montana Ban
Apple, Google, and TikTok could be hit with heavy fines if Montana’s new bill banning the app becomes law. But how the state plans to enforce this crackdown remains a mystery.
TikTok Takes Another Major Hit
If Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signs the bill, it would be a fresh blow to TikTok, the US’s hottest social app owned by China’s ByteDance. Politicians are ramping up pressure to ban TikTok nationwide, fearing Beijing’s influence and potential spying through user data. TikTok denies these claims and recently launched “Project Texas” — a move to store American user info safely on Oracle-run servers in the US.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Threatens Free Speech
TikTok isn’t going down without a fight. The app says the Montana ban threatens First Amendment rights and is a clear case of government overreach. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Governor Gianforte says the bill will be carefully reviewed before any decision.
