In brief
On Friday, TikTok announced it would "go dark" in the United States if the federal government does not provide immediate assurances regarding a looming ban. The statement follows a Supreme Court ruling that upholds a law mandating the exit of TikTok's China-based parent company, ByteDance, from the platform by Sunday. TikTok, which boasts 170 million users in the US, argues that the ban infringes on free speech rights.
The Biden administration and the Department of Justice have not clarified the situation, leading TikTok to warn that it could disappear from app stores and web hosting services if a buyer is not found by the deadline. Initial thoughts suggested that users with the app already could still access it, but the latest statement indicates that access may be cut off entirely for everyone, including existing users.The situation remains fluid, and updates are expected as developments unfold. For real-time updates, users are encouraged to utilize news apps and follow breaking news feeds on social media.
