Popular video-sharing platform TikTok is reportedly considering separation from parent company ByteDance. As per Bloomberg, the reason behind this probable split stems from concerns voiced by the United States over the app and the alleged national security risks it poses.

TikTok mulls separation from parent company ByteDance if US officials don’t approve proposal

After India, United States of America has banned the Chinese app TikTok over security issues. US President Donald Trump may sign the final order soon.

After India, US bans Chinese app TikTok over security issues

Some local media reports of the US have claimed that the US President Donald Trump was trying for TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent firm on national security grounds.

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