Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold, Citing Security Concerns - News Facts Network
- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless sold by its China-based parent, ByteDance, citing national security risks associated with potential data access by the Chinese government.
- The ruling creates uncertainty for millions of small businesses and influencers who rely on TikTok for advertising and commerce, as the app contributes $24.2 billion to the U.S. Economy in 2023.
- President-Elect Donald Trump, taking office on January 20, 2025, may influence TikTok's future, as he has expressed a desire to 'save TikTok' and has requested a suspension of the divest-or-be-banned deadline.
- The law takes effect on January 19, barring new downloads and updates, although existing users can still access the app temporarily, while the Biden administration indicated it won't enforce the ban.
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