Schumer Welcomes Reports That US is Investigating TikTok, ByteDance

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., welcomed reports Friday the U.S. government is investigating TikTok-owner ByteDance’s buy of Musical.ly for “potential national security risks” (see 1910240077). “This new investigation is validation of our concern that apps like TikTok -- that store massive amounts of personal data accessible to foreign governments -- may pose serious risks to millions of Americans and deserve greater scrutiny,” he said. ByteDance didn't comment.