CapCut Banned in the U.S. Amid Security Concerns
CapCut, the popular video editing app owned by ByteDance, has been banned in the United States under new legislation targeting Chinese-owned tech companies.
When users attempt to access the app, they are met with a message stating, “Sorry, CapCut isn’t available right now.”
This move comes after growing concerns about national security. U.S. lawmakers argue that apps like CapCut and TikTok could share user data with the Chinese government due to their parent company’s ties to China.
ByteDance has stated that it is actively working to restore CapCut services in the U.S., but no timeline has been provided.
This ban mirrors the ongoing crackdown on TikTok, which has also faced regulatory and legal hurdles in the country.
With millions of users now unable to access the app, many are turning to alternative video editing platforms.
This ban underscores the escalating tech tensions between the U.S. and China, raising questions about the future of other Chinese-owned apps in Western markets.