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TikTok has announced it may go offline in the U.S. on January 19 unless the Biden administration assures tech giants like Apple and Google they won’t face penalties for supporting the app. The warning follows a Supreme Court decision upholding a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership due to national security concerns.
The bipartisan law, signed by President Biden, aims to prevent potential misuse of TikTok user data by China. Despite the app's 170 million U.S. users and its role in digital culture and small businesses, the Biden administration has declined to delay the ban or take action to save the platform.
Former President Donald Trump, set to return to office on Monday, has vowed to address the issue and potentially invoke emergency powers to keep TikTok operational while resolving security concerns. ByteDance, however, has made little progress in selling TikTok by the mandated deadline.
TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, plans to attend Trump’s inauguration to advocate for the app. Meanwhile, concerns over China’s control of TikTok have fueled tensions, with U.S. officials citing risks of data collection for espionage or recruitment. The app’s proprietary algorithm, its most valuable asset, remains a key sticking point.
TikTok has criticized the lack of clear guidance from the Biden administration, leaving its future in limbo. Some lawmakers who initially supported the ban are now calling for measures to allow the app to continue operations under U.S. oversight.
With 170 million American users facing a shutdown, TikTok’s fate may rest in Trump’s hands, as negotiations and potential buyers like former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt emerge. The app’s shutdown could reshape U.S.-China tech relations and the social media landscape.
