Basic Facts
What app is at the center of the issue?
Tiktok
Who loses access to the app if it is banned?
Users
What is one possible benefit of restricting the app?
Better national security
What happens to users if the app disappears?
They lose access
Who has the most followers on TikTok?
Khaby Lame
What country passed the law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned?
The United States
Who makes money from posting content on the app?
Creators/influencers
What issue might a ban help protect users from?
Data misuse
What do creators risk losing?
Income/audience
What company owns TikTok?
ByteDance
Who wants to keep the app running for business reasons?
TikTok/ByteDance
What could a forced sale reduce?
Foreign influence
What is one concern about banning a popular app?
Free speech
Which country banned TikTok completely in 2020?
India
What is one main reason governments are worried about TikTok?
Data privacy/national security
Who argues the app could be a security risk?
The US government
Why might some people support stricter rules on social media apps?
To protect privacy
What might happen to small businesses that use TikTok to promote products?
They could lose customers
What is the name of TikTok’s CEO?
Shou Zi Chew
What major court upheld the law in January 2025?
The US Supreme Court
Who may also be affected because they advertise on the app?
Businesses/advertisers
What is one reason some governments want more control over apps like TikTok?
To protect citizens and national security
What is one larger social effect of banning a major app?
It could change online culture
Who was the first TikTok creator to reach 100 million followers?
Charli D’Amelio