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US government workers can now use TikTok on official devices

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U.S. government workers can now use TikTok on government-issued devices, reversing a 2022 ban. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo confirming the change, citing a Justice Department opinion that the current version of TikTok, with American ownership and a different algorithm, no longer poses a national security threat. This decision lifts one of the final restrictions on the app, which was previously banned due to concerns over its parent company's ties to China. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a policy shift concerning social media platform usage.

RANK_REASON Policy change regarding the use of a specific app on government devices.

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US government workers can now use TikTok on official devices

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again

    The app was banned from government devices in 2022.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again The app was banned from government devices in 2022. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News &

    📰 Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again The app was banned from government devices in 2022. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2235010/government-workers-can-officially-waste-time-scrolling-tiktok-a…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/government-workers-can-off…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again The app was banned from government devices in 2022. https://www. engadget.com/2235010/govern

    Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again The app was banned from government devices in 2022. https://www. engadget.com/2235010/governmen t-workers-can-officially-waste-time-scrolling-tiktok-again/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/government-workers-can-off…

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