Why the proposed TikTok ban is more about politics than privacy, according to experts

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Bans on the social media app TikTok are beginning to gain momentum in Washington and several states. Experts say there’s not much solid evidence that TikTok poses a national security threat. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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TikTok has become a dominant force in pop culture in recent years, which has prompted growing concerns from government officials over its Chinese ownership.

At least 14 states have recently banned the application from being used on government devices; some state-run public universities followed suit, banning or

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