US bans Titktok App completely.

With no sale completed, TikTok was banned in the U.S. unless ByteDance could divest.
TikTok, the popular social media app known for its short-form videos which has been under scrutiny in the United States for several years has eventually been banned in the U. S.
Before its ban, TikTok had over 150 million active users in the U.S., making it a dominant platform for content creation, marketing, and cultural trends.
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Globally, it boasts more than 1 billion monthly users, reshaping the social media landscape with its innovative algorithm, short-form video format, and creative tools.
TikTok honestly revolutionised digital marketing, becoming a key player for brand promotions and influencer culture. Its influence extended beyond entertainment, driving social movements, redefining advertising strategies, and shaping modern digital engagement worldwide.
The issue on a general, began around 2020 when U.S. officials started expressing worries about TikTok due to its ownership by ByteDance, a Chinese company.
The primary concern was national security, with fears that the Chinese government could access data of American users or manipulate content shown on the platform.
This led to discussions about privacy, data security, and the influence of foreign companies on U.S. media.
Further still in 2020, then-President Donald Trump attempted to outright ban TikTok through executive orders, citing similar national security concerns.
However, these actions were blocked by courts, leading to a temporary reprieve for TikTok.
Trump's administration later pushed for ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company, but this did not materialize before the end of his term.
Fast forward to 2024, under President Joe Biden, Congress passed a law in April that gave ByteDance an ultimatum: sell TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a ban.
This law was part of a larger bill aimed at foreign aid but included provisions for TikTok due to ongoing security concerns. The deadline set for this was January 19, 2025.
TikTok and its users took legal action, arguing that a ban would infringe on First Amendment rights. The case reached the Supreme Court, which heard arguments in early January 2025.
The justices appeared skeptical of TikTok's arguments against the ban, focusing instead on the potential divestiture of the app rather than its outright prohibition.
Eventually, on January 19, 2025, with no sale completed, TikTok was banned in the U.S. unless ByteDance could divest.
This means new downloads of the app were stopped, and existing users could no longer update or maintain their apps.
However, Donald Trump, who was inaugurated as President the next day, had indicated he might seek to resolve the issue politically, potentially extending the deadline or finding another solution.
The ban on TikTok in the U.S. reflects a broader tension between national security, privacy, and freedom of expression.
It's a significant move for the U.S., marking the first time a major social media platform has been banned nationwide due to ownership concerns.
The situation remains fluid, with possibilities for further legal challenges or political interventions influencing TikTok's future in America.