The Justice Department has accused TikTok of unlawfully gathering bulk data on U.S. users regarding sensitive topics such as abortion and gun control. This claim centers on the use of an internal system called Lark, which facilitated communication between TikTok employees and ByteDance engineers in China, where sensitive user data was allegedly stored. The government expressed concerns that such practices could enable the Chinese government to manipulate content and influence public opinion in the U.S. The accusations come amid a legal battle over a potential ban on TikTok, which has over 170 million American users. A law signed by President Biden in April could lead to a ban if TikTok fails to sever ties with ByteDance. The Justice Department emphasized the risks of