A federal appeals court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. unless it is sold off by its China-based parent company, ByteDance. The court ruled that divesting TikTok from Chinese control is essential for national security. This ruling is a victory for the Biden administration, as it sets TikTok on an uncertain path. TikTok has until Jan. 19 to be sold off or face a nationwide ban, with a possible extension of 90 days if progress is made towards a sale.
There are multiple options for TikTok’s future, including being acquired by an American company or group of investors, or proving that steps have been taken to distance the app from ByteDance. Trump, who previously tried to ban TikTok, has reversed his stance, suggesting that a ban would benefit Meta. A lengthy appeals process could follow, with both parties being able to request a re-examination by the D.C. appeals court and potentially the Supreme Court. Overall, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain.
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