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TikTok Faces Uncertain Future in the U.S. Amid Supreme Court Deliberations

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The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to uphold a federal law that could lead to TikTok’s shutdown on January 19, unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests the app’s U.S. operations.

The law, enacted in April 2024, reflects national security concerns over potential Chinese government access to American user data.

During recent hearings, justices expressed apprehension about data manipulation by foreign adversaries, suggesting a likelihood of supporting the ban. If enforced, TikTok would be removed from app stores, preventing new downloads and updates, eventually rendering the app unusable.

TikTok has contested the law, citing First Amendment rights and denying any misuse of user data. However, legal experts predict a slim chance for TikTok to prevail in the Supreme Court.

The impending decision has raised concerns among users and small businesses reliant on the platform for engagement and operations. The Supreme Court’s ruling will significantly impact TikTok’s future in the U.S.

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