Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok statewide.

Montana has become the first US state to pass legislation banning TikTok on personal devices, citing concerns about data privacy and national security. If signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte, the ban could come into effect in January. The bill makes it illegal for app stores to offer TikTok, but does not forbid those who already have TikTok from using it. Violations of the bill could carry a penalty of up to $10,000 (£8,000), which would be enforced by Montana's Department of Justice. TikTok has suggested that it would take legal action to fight the Montana bill.