The TikTok Ban in the United States

19/01/2025 17 min Episodio 7
The TikTok Ban in the United States

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Episode Synopsis

January 2025 US ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns regarding its Chinese ownership. Legislation mandating a ban unless ByteDance divested its US operations was passed and upheld in court. The ban's immediate impact included app removal from app stores and user migration to alternative platforms. President-elect Trump hinted at a potential reprieve contingent on divestiture, with various companies expressing interest in acquiring TikTok's US operations.