This week, Montana’s Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a law banning TikTok on all devices in the state. Five TikTok content creators in the state filed a lawsuit to challenge the law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024.
We obtained a copy of the lawsuit for you here.
Lawmakers at the federal and state level have been voicing concerns over TikTok citing national security concerns because it is owned by a Chinese company. Chinese companies are required to hand over data to the government for national security purposes and US politicians are concerned that China controlling such a prolific and important algorithm in the US is a threat.
Samantha Alario: Alario is a small business owner who designs and sells sustainable swimwear from her base in Missoula, Montana. She uses TikTok as a platform for business promotion and personal enjoyment, having built a substantial following which has significantly elevated her business.
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