The Supreme Court is poised to decide the future of TikTok in the United States. A law requiring ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to sell its US operations by January 19th or face a nationwide ban is under review. The court heard arguments on January 10th and while justices expressed skepticism towards TikTok's First Amendment claims, a decision date remains unclear. Potential buyers, like Project Liberty, are vying for the US assets, but any deal faces hurdles due to China's claim over TikTok's algorithm.
The Supreme Court is preparing to issue a ruling that could determine TikTok’s future in the United States. With a Jan. 19 deadline approaching, ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. The legislation, signed into law by President Joe Biden last year, cites national security concerns over the app’s ties to China.
The law, passed last year and signed by President Joe Biden, cites national security concerns over the company’s ties to the Chinese government.If upheld, the law would remove TikTok from U.S. app stores, making it inaccessible for new downloads. Existing users could still use the app, but it would degrade over time without updates or technical support.The Supreme Court has not announced when it will issue a ruling, though the Jan. 19 deadline adds urgency.
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