U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok's Potential Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest its ownership of the app by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. The ruling has sparked legislative efforts, such as the 'Extend the TikTok Deadline Act,' which aims to provide ByteDance with an additional 270 days to comply. If the ban proceeds, TikTok could be removed from app stores, leaving existing users without updates and potentially vulnerable to security risks. Many content creators and businesses reliant on TikTok are voicing concerns about the negative impacts on their livelihoods and brand partnerships. The app has amassed around 170 million users in the U.S., and its removal would significantly affect both users and creators. As the deadline approaches, some users are already moving to alternative platforms amid uncertainty about TikTok's future.