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What lies ahead as TikTok ban looms in US

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

What lies ahead as TikTok ban looms in US

TikTok's appeal to challenge a US law requiring it to divest from its Chinese parent company or shut down in January 2025 has been rejected by a federal court. The law was put in place due to concerns over national security and the potential for the Chinese government to access user data. The ruling has been seen as a victory for US officials in protecting American data and national security. TikTok has until January 19 to sell the app, but plans to appeal the decision in the Supreme Court. Former US President Trump, who initially ordered a ban on TikTok, has since opposed it.

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US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution

The US Supreme Court upheld a law mandating TikTok's sale or ban for national security, threatening its accessibility to 170 million US users. TikTok's CEO appealed to President-elect Trump for a resolution, as the app risks a US shutdown unless the Chinese owner finds a buyer by Sunday. The law requires Apple and Google to remove TikTok, facing penalties if accessed. Alternatives like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts could benefit from TikTok's potential ban.

For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms

The looming US TikTok ban has sparked uncertainty and frustration among users, particularly influencers and small business owners reliant on the platform for income. The Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok's sale by its China-based parent due to national security risks, risking a ban from Sunday. Users find themselves in limbo, uncertain about enforcement, with transition challenges looming. The ban challenges the creator community to adapt and highlights strategic shifts amid political dynamics.

A TikTok Ban May Be Easier in Theory

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

A TikTok Ban May Be Easier in Theory

The potential ban or forced sale of TikTok in the US is facing various challenges, both practical and legal. A new House bill seeking to fast-track the ban has caught the short-video platform off guard. Legal questions surrounding the ban have been raised, citing concerns over the violation of the First Amendment and anti-Chinese sentiment. Moreover, implementing a ban would require intrusive regulations and could have significant political implications, especially ahead of a presidential election. A forced sale of TikTok may be a preferable solution for the US, but this too presents challenges as Beijing opposes any such move.

TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as Supreme Court action looms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

TikTok's fate divides Trump and fellow Republicans as Supreme Court action looms

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to block a U.S. ban on TikTok, citing free speech rights, while many Republicans support the ban over national security concerns. The court, with a conservative majority, faces a significant free speech case. TikTok's parent, ByteDance, must sell the platform or face a ban. Trump, once critical of TikTok, now supports it, creating a divide with Republican allies. The decision could impact digital platforms with foreign ties.

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday in US without Joe Biden’s assurance

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday in US without Joe Biden’s assurance

TikTok announced it might go dark in the U.S. on Sunday unless President Biden provides assurances against enforcement actions amid a potential ban. The Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban over national security concerns unless ByteDance divests it. The law impacts service providers like Apple and Google, risking fines. TikTok’s fate lies with potential buyer interest and Trump’s stance, amid growing political discourse over data security and foreign influence.

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban case

The US Supreme Court is set to hear TikTok’s appeal against a US law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban. The law, signed by President Biden, alleges TikTok enables Beijing's data collection, which both China and ByteDance deny. TikTok argues the law violates its First Amendment rights. The potential ban may affect US-China relations, especially as President-elect Trump emerges as an unexpected ally of TikTok.

Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 7m ago

Elon Musk complains about China’s ban on X

Elon Musk criticized China's ban on X, highlighting an imbalance in US-China tech relations, especially as TikTok faces a US ban. While opposing TikTok bans on free speech grounds, Musk pointed out the asymmetry where TikTok is allowed in the US, but X is not allowed in China. Chinese officials stated foreign companies are welcome if compliant with local laws. Musk’s remarks underscore potential conflicts between his business ties in China and his advisory role in the incoming US administration.

A former TikTok employee says he had a boss he never met, which concealed the platform's close ties to China

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

A former TikTok employee says he had a boss he never met, which concealed the platform's close ties to China

A former TikTok employee claims that the company attempted to conceal its Chinese ownership by assigning him to a manager in Seattle, despite actually being managed by a Beijing-based executive. Evan Turner, a former senior data scientist, says he was told in a video call that he would still report to the Beijing manager, contradicting what TikTok executives had claimed about the company operating independently. TikTok has disputed the allegations, calling them "completely unfounded", as it continues to face regulatory scrutiny and the possibility of a ban in the US.

Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Why the last attempt to ban TikTok failed

The US Congress has passed a bill that could force TikTok to divest its US business or shut down, bringing a potential ban closer to reality. This is not the first time TikTok has faced such threats. In 2020, then-President Donald Trump attempted to ban the app over security concerns and Chinese ownership. However, TikTok denied sharing data with China and sued the US government. A federal judge granted an injunction, and when President Joe Biden took office, he rescinded Trump's executive order. Now, the tables have turned, with Biden indicating he would sign the latest ban bill if it passes in the Senate. TikTok has vowed to fight the ban once again.

"Something needs to change": Elon Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

"Something needs to change": Elon Musk questions X's ban in China after TikTok ban reversal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised President-elect Trump’s decision not to ban TikTok, citing freedom of speech. He noted the imbalance that TikTok operates in the US while X is banned in China, calling for change. Despite a potential benefit to X, Musk opposed TikTok's US ban. Trump agreed to approve TikTok if the US owns 50% to save American jobs. The Chinese app thanked Trump for restoring US access, attributing positive outcomes to the "Trump Effect."

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