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TikTok, the widely recognized short-form video application, has gained enormous popularity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in India. However, it was banned in that country due to various concerns. Now, it appears that the United States is heading down a similar path; TikTok is on the brink of being banned. This decision stems from US lawmakers and government officials, who are increasingly worried about the implications of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, maintaining close ties to the Chinese government—an issue that is believed to pose serious national security threats. The current solution proposed is that ByteDance must divest its ownership of TikTok by January 19, or face a ban.
The US Department of Justice has articulated that TikTok’s unfettered access to sensitive data from its 170 million American users could make it easier for the Chinese government to exploit confidential information. This concern mirrors the specifications raised in India prior to TikTok’s ban in 2020, where security apprehensions led the government to act against the app.
Back in April 2024, President Joe Biden enacted a law requiring ByteDance to secure a US-approved buyer for TikTok. Should this acquisition fail to materialize, the app would be subject to a nationwide shutdown. In response to this directive, ByteDance and TikTok have taken legal action, contesting the law’s constitutionality and expressing worries regarding its implications for free speech rights.
The political landscape has changed somewhat with the recent election of Donald Trump, who will assume office just a day after the proposed ban is slated to take effect. Contrary to the earlier stance he held during his most recent term—when he attempted to impose a ban on TikTok—Trump is now vocal about his opposition to the restriction. He has requested that the Supreme Court postpone the enactment of the law while he pursues a “political resolution” to the matter.
The Supreme Court has begun reviewing arguments presented by TikTok and ByteDance, and a ruling on this pressing issue is expected shortly. Should the court side against TikTok, app stores and online distribution platforms will be mandated to cease the provision of TikTok in the United States. This would result in current users losing access to any updates or new features of the app.
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