The platform faces accusations of espionage in the United States, while the European Union has launched an investigation into claims it was used to sway Romania's presidential election
With more than one billion active users worldwide, TikTOK is a phenomenon for young people attracted by its never-ending scroll of ultra-brief videos.
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TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.
The platform faces accusations of espionage in the United States, while the European Union has launched an investigation into claims it was used to sway Romania's presidential election in favour of a far right candidate.
So is TikTok a spying tool for Beijing, a fun app, or both?
It is the third investigation the commission has launched against TikTok, which risks fines of up to six percent of its global turnover.