U.S. lawmakers unanimously approve a bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban.
Fears of Chinese government access to user data intensify, prompting bipartisan support for the ban.
ByteDance faces a 6-month ultimatum to divest TikTok or face U.S. app store restrictions.
Democrats and Republicans unite in a 50-0 House committee vote for the TikTok crackdown bill.
TikTok rallies users against the ban, citing threats to free speech and economic impact.
The full House gears up for a crucial vote on the bill, with Senate approval still pending.
Previous attempts to ban TikTok faced legal hurdles, but concerns persist over security.
Over 30 states and universities enact bans on TikTok, with mixed success in implementation.
The bill targets apps from "foreign adversary" nations, sparking debate over government control.
Gen Z's heavy metaverse interaction drives brand experimentation.