People living in Montana will soon need to download a VPN service to keep accessing TikTok. Republican Governor Greg Gianforte signed for the proposed ban to become law on Wednesday, May 17, with the block due to be officially enforced on January 1, 2024. Montana is now the first US state to ban TikTok, raising concerns over free speech rights and sparking discussions about the future of the Chinese social media giant in the country.
