TikTok Suspends Access in U.S. Following Supreme Court Ruling

The platform halts operations after a federal law mandates its sale by ByteDance over national security concerns, leaving its future dependent on incoming President Trump.

• TikTok has ceased operations in the U.S. as of January 19, 2025, following the enforcement of a federal law requiring its sale by Chinese parent company ByteDance.
• The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law, citing national security risks tied to TikTok's data collection and potential Chinese government influence.
• Donald Trump, set to be inaugurated as president on January 20, has indicated he may grant a 90-day delay to explore solutions, including potential U.S.-based ownership.
• ByteDance has consistently declined to sell TikTok's U.S. operations, despite interest from investors like Frank McCourt and a proposed merger with Perplexity AI.
• The suspension affects 170 million American users, prompting many creators to migrate to alternative platforms while awaiting further developments.

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