Montana governor proposes broadening bill to ban TikTok and other social media apps that share data with foreign adversaries
- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte seeks to expand a bill banning TikTok to include other social media apps that provide certain data to foreign adversaries.
- The proposed bill would ban TikTok, Apple, and Google from operating in Montana and fine them for violating the ban.
- The governor wants to remove provisions holding app stores liable for offering banned apps for download.
- Critics argue the bill violates First Amendment rights and will likely face legal challenges.
- It's unclear how Montana plans to enforce the ban on TikTok and other apps deemed in violation of the bill.