TikTok Prepares For Immediate Shut-Off In The U.S. On Sunday

Reuters01-15

TikTok plans to shut off its app for U.S. users on Sunday, when a federal ban on the social media app could come into effect, The Information reported on Tuesday, unless the Supreme Court moves to block it.

If TikTok shuts off for all U.S. users, the outcome would be different from that mandated by the law. The law would mandate a ban only on new TikTok downloads on Apple or Google app stores while existing users could still continue using the app for some time.

Under TikTok's plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

TikTok also plans to give users the option to download all their data so that they can take a record of their personal information with them, the report said.

TikTok and its Chinese parent ByteDance didn't immediately respond to Reuters' request for comments.

President Joe Biden had in April last year signed a law requiring Bytedance to sell its U.S. assets by Jan. 19, 2025 or face a nationwide ban.

The companies have sought, at the very least, a delay in implementation of the law, which they say violates the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protection against government abridgment of free speech.

TikTok said in a court filing last month that it estimates one-third of the 170 million Americans using its app would stop accessing the platform if the ban lasts a month.

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  • setia100
    01-15
    setia100
    VPN providers will profit from the ban❗170 millions new subscribers will sign up 🤔
  • neo26000
    01-15
    neo26000
    If the TikTok ban is enforced in the U.S., it will undoubtedly impact millions of users, especially those who rely on the platform for their livelihoods. Content creators, influencers, and businesses that depend on TikTok for exposure and income will be directly affected. While some may argue that the ban could reduce screen time or improve privacy concerns, it’s unlikely that many users will be "happier" overall. For most, this feels like an unnecessary disruption, especially when TikTok has become an integral part of modern digital culture and career opportunities. The potential consequences highlight the madness of the situation.
    • JackQuant: 
      they’re all on the chinese red note book right now hahahha whats thiss!??
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