Since bursting onto the social media scene five years ago, TikTok has become one of the

most popular apps in the world, especially among young people.

But critics warn it poses unique security and mental health risks.

So much so a number of nations have banned it.

It's even been described as a weapon by software experts.

For this episode of Morning Wire, Daily Wire Culture Reporter Megan Basham takes us on a

deep dive of TikTok's rise and explains why national security experts are raising the alarm.

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So Megan, first off, set the table for us.

Can you first start by giving us some quick historical background on TikTok

and where it's popularity is right now relative to other social media giants?

Yeah, good morning, Georgia.

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