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Charli D'Amelio was the most-followed TikTok user for over 2 years, before being surpassed by Khaby Lame. The following table lists the accounts that were once the most-followed on TikTok, excluding the official TikTok account. Before Khaby Lame became the most-followed TikTok user on 22 June 2022, Charli D'Amelio was
Message displayed to US users on the TikTok app during the shutdown on January 18, 2025. The short-form video-hosting service TikTok has been under a de jure nationwide ban in the United States since January 19, 2025, due to the US government's concerns over potential user data collection and influence operations by the government of the People's Republic of China.
The federal government and 27 state governments have banned popular China-based video sharing mobile app TikTok from government-issued devices.
In response to security concerns of the United States government, TikTok has been working to silo privileged user data within the United States under oversight from the U.S. government or a third party such as Oracle. [321] Named Project Texas, the initiative focuses on unauthorized access, state influence, and software security.
State-affiliated media accounts will not be put on the “For You” page, which is TikTok’s algorithm that recommends videos to users. The accounts will also be prohibited from advertising to ...
TikTok users in Montana also had filed suit last year to block the ban approved by the state legislature that cited concerns about the personal data of Montana users and potential Chinese spying ...
While TikTok does not allow users under the age of 18 to host livestreams, the lawsuit criticizes TikTok's inadequate age verification and enforcement measures, claiming they fail to ensure user safety. [16] In January 2025, Utah further alleged TikTok knowingly allows the exploitation, prioritizing profits over user safety. [17] [18]
Other U.S. states that have banned TikTok on state devices include Texas, Maryland and South Dakota. Indiana has also sued the app, alleging that it is deceiving users about China's access to ...