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The TikTok Ban Explained: What Does It Mean Right Now for Influencers and Their Followers?


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Friday, January 17th 2025 at 22:04 GMT by AOL   Print publication without navigation

  • Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images The government's proposed TikTok ban has been upheld by the Supreme Court, essentially banning the app in the United States. SCOTUS confirmed its unanimous ruling on Friday,

The article from AOL discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the United States due to national security concerns related to its parent company, ByteDance, which is based in China. The U.S. government fears that user data could be accessed by the Chinese government, leading to legislation that might force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. This situation has raised concerns about freedom of speech, data privacy, and the economic impact on content creators who rely on TikTok for their livelihood. The article explains that while a ban would mean TikTok could no longer be downloaded or updated from app stores, existing users might still access the app unless further measures are taken. It also touches on the broader implications, including how this could set a precedent for regulating other foreign-owned apps and the potential for international tech tensions.

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