TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing app, has become a cultural phenomenon. But its future in the US is uncertain; lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing for a ban, citing national security concerns and issues with content moderation and potential for abuse.
This isn't the first time TikTok has been under the microscope, but it is the first time a potential impact on consumers is likely to happen — this isn't one person signing a piece of paper, it's the entire U.S. Congress poised to oust the service.
