TikTok Under Scrutiny: DOJ Investigates Spying Allegations and Potential Buyer Hurdles.
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The DOJ and FBI are investigating TikTok and its parent company ByteDance over allegations that the company's employees spied on journalists. ByteDance has condemned the actions of the employees involved and stated that they are no longer employed. The federal investigation comes as concern over the security threats to Americans related to TikTok has intensified this week. The Biden administration has threatened a potential ban on the popular social media app in the U.S. if its Chinese owners refuse to sell their stakes in it.
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