Montana becomes first US state to pass TikTok ban

Montana lawmakers have passed a bill banning TikTok on all personal devices, making it the first US state to do so. The legislation prohibits TikTok from operating within state lines and bars app stores from offering TikTok for downloads. The bill outlines potential penalties of $10,000 per violation per day, which would also apply to any app store found to have violated the law. The legislation could face significant legal challenges, including allegations of violating Montanans' First Amendment rights to free expression and access to information.