Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban

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Laura Kelly banned the use of TikTok on the state-issued devices of government workers under her control on Wednesday, becoming one of the first Democratic governors to restrict the popular social media app.Here’s a look at Kelly’s action and the broader debate over TikTok:Minister: Ukraine aims to develop air-to-air combat dronesEXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appealFrance to provide 2 satellites, receiving station to PolandJudge kept FTX execs' plea deals secret to get founder to US___WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS ABOUT TIKTOK?“We’re disappointed that so many states are jumping on the political bandwagon to enact policies that will do nothing to advance cybersecurity in their states and are based on unfounded falsehoods about TikTok,” he said in an emailed statement.The Senate earlier this month approved a version of the TikTok ban authored by conservative Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, a vocal critic of big tech companies.Kelly’s order applies to state executive branch agencies, boards and commissions, but not to state universities, which are overseen by the Kansas Board of Regents."

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