TikTok ‘confident’ of stopping Montana ban: CEO

TikTok is confident of stopping a ban in the US state of Montana, its CEO said on Tuesday, after the Chinese-owned social media app launched a legal challenge.

The unprecedented ban, set to start in 2024, is shaping as a test case for the United States as lawmakers in Washington increasingly call for a national prohibition, citing security concerns.

“We believe that the Montana bill that was recently passed is simply unconstitutional,” Shou Zi Chew told the Qatar Economic Forum.

“We very recently filed a lawsuit, the challenge is in the courts and we are confident that we will prevail,” he added.