Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed concerns over the popular social media app TikTok, stating that while there are security issues, there are currently no plans for a ban in Ireland or the EU. Varadkar made the remarks during his visit to Washington for St. Patrick’s Day, emphasizing that decisions regarding TikTok in the US are independent. Meanwhile, TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, reassured users that the company will fight against any potential US ban, pledging to protect the platform and its community. Despite ongoing debates about TikTok’s security, it remains operational in Ireland as of now.
