TikTok Tangle: US Court Ruling Puts App on Shaky Ground Amid National Security Fears
TikTok’s fate in the US hangs by a thread as a federal appeals court upholds a law targeting foreign adversary-controlled apps. Without intervention, TikTok could face a shutdown by January 2025. ByteDance plans to appeal, but until then, American TikTok fans might want to start practicing their farewell dances.
Hot Take:
Looks like TikTok is dancing on a tightrope with the US government. Will the app that taught us all how to awkwardly dance in front of our phones survive this legal tango? Only time – and possibly the Supreme Court – will tell if TikTok will be the next victim of a ‘foreign adversary’ takedown or if it will get to keep its spot on America’s home screens. Meanwhile, I’ll be perfecting my renegade moves, just in case.
Key Points:
- The US federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a law targeting foreign adversaries controlling data-collecting apps.
- TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance, could be banned in the US if the ruling stands.
- The law explicitly names ByteDance and TikTok, aiming to block data collection by foreign entities.
- ByteDance plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court, citing free speech rights.
- Oracle fears a TikTok ban could hurt its cloud profits.
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