Montana becomes first US state to ban Chinese app TikTok - Breaking Techno News

Montana has banned TikTok. On May 17, 2023, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte

signed a bill into law that bans the use of TikTok in the state.

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The ban is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2024.

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Montana is a state in the western United States.

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It is bordered by Canada to the north, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and Idaho to the west.

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Montana is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, wolves, elk, and bison.

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TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos.

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The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times and is used by people all over the world.

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TikTok is particularly popular among young people, and it has been credited with

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helping to launch the careers of many new celebrities.

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