Supreme Court to Rule on TikTok App Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments regarding a law that may force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns. The law, supported by bipartisan majorities and signed by President Biden, cites fears of data misuse by the Chinese government, although no concrete evidence has been presented. TikTok argues the law violates the First Amendment, with content creators fearing for their livelihoods. President-elect Donald Trump has requested a delay for a political resolution, complicating proceedings. The decision, expected soon, could significantly impact millions of TikTok users and the creator economy in the U.S. The case underscores tensions between free speech rights and national security concerns, with the Supreme Court's ruling potentially setting a precedent for future social media regulation.