Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban in U.S., Sale Deadline Looms

The Biden administration leaves enforcement of the ban to President-elect Trump, who has hinted at potential measures to keep the app operational.

• The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban starting January 19, 2025.
• Existing users will retain access to the app, but new downloads and updates will be blocked, gradually rendering the platform unusable over time.
• President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on January 20, has suggested he may explore options to prevent TikTok from shutting down completely.
• The ban is the culmination of years of bipartisan concerns over national security risks tied to TikTok's Chinese ownership and data practices.
• Content creators and businesses reliant on TikTok face significant disruption, with many redirecting audiences to platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and RedNote.

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