EU Court Upholds TikTok's 'Gatekeeper' Status Under Digital Markets Act

ByteDance's challenge against the designation is rejected, reinforcing stringent regulations on major tech firms.

TikTok's parent company ByteDance argued it shouldn't be classified as a digital gatekeeper but lost the case.
The EU's General Court ruled that TikTok meets the necessary thresholds for the Digital Markets Act.
The court emphasized TikTok's rapid growth and significant user base within the EU.
ByteDance has two months to appeal the decision to the European Court of Justice.
TikTok faces additional scrutiny and potential bans in both the EU and the US.