If TikTok faces a ban, it is expected to be removed from app stores by January 2025, significantly impacting its availability in the U.S. Users could still find ways to access it, but the platform's functionality would likely decline without official support and updates from ByteDance. As the app's operations in the U.S. are challenged, debates over its data privacy practices and free speech implications will continue to shape its future.
A U.S. appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to sell off from ByteDance or face a ban. If not sold, app stores could face fines, and users with the app downloaded might still use it for a while but without updates, making it eventually unusable. While this ruling increases the likelihood of a ban, it's not final yet. Read More
The Supreme Court is expected to move quickly on TikTok’s case, possibly setting a schedule for briefing and oral arguments in early January. However, given the conservative leanings of the court and its likely view of the case as a national security issue, TikTok may face a challenging battle. The decision could ultimately support upholding the law requiring the app to be sold or banned. Read More
Many TikTok users are concerned about the potential ban, especially creators who depend on the platform for income. Some are skeptical, citing years of uncertainty about a ban. Others, like Keenya Kelly, believe that Tiktok. Read More