For users in the United States, TikTok as we know it may cease this Sunday. With more than 170 million users in the US, the well-known app has threatened to shut off access entirely unless the Supreme Court intervenes to halt an impending federal ban.
This is what’s taking place: ByteDance, the parent firm of TikTok, has been under pressure from the US government to sell its US business by January 2025. Due to national security concerns, the app might be banned nationwide if they don’t. Although lawmakers first focused on new downloads, TikTok is going one step further and will begin barring all access for U.S. users this weekend.
Instead of their typical feed of videos, users will encounter a ban message when they attempt to use the app. Additionally, TikTok will let users download their personal information before it is entirely blocked. This proactive action by the app is intended to meet government requirements and get ready for potential future developments.
The possible repercussions have alarmed the corporation. Losing even a brief ban might result in the loss of up to one-third of its enormous user base. The Supreme Court is currently debating whether the federal prohibition is lawful. TikTok is being cautious as there isn’t a ruling yet.
The announcement feels like the end of an era for app users. Is this the last time TikTok will be used in the United States, or will the Supreme Court step in to save the app? Watch this space for changes, and while you can, make a backup of your most important data and recordings!
