A regulation that could lead to TikTok being banned in the United States unless it finds an American buyer by January 19 has been upheld by a federal court.
The decision forces ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell its U.S. operations or shut down in the country.
Thus, the well-known application which currently has 170 million users in the United States, according to the daily USA Todaycould be banned from the country after this date.
To allay concerns about data security, the measure, approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden, targets the social media giant owned by Chinese company ByteDance.
This unanimous decision could have serious consequences for TikTok users, who would then have to find other ways to communicate.
The ban would have consequences for both American users and TikTok. The idea of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk buying the app to avoid its closure has been widely debated in the media.
Meanwhile, TikTok has denied reports that China is considering selling its US operations to Musk, calling initial discussions about it “pure fiction”.
At the same time, TikTok plans to file an appeal with the Supreme Court and seek a stay of the order so that it can continue its business. President-elect Donald Trump could decide to extend the deadline by 90 days, depending on developments in the case. After his inauguration on January 20 as the 47th president of the United States, he will have to focus on finding a solution to this problem.
Over the past few years, TikTok has become the most popular and influential social network in the world. With its user-friendly interface, engaging short-form videos, and content discovery algorithm, the app has revolutionized the way users interact with digital content. It has thus established itself as a true crossroads of entertainment, creativity and social interaction.
In addition, TikTok has become a real source of income for many people. Thanks to its large audience and its ability to propel viral content, the platform offers its users several opportunities to monetize their activities.
TikTok’s Creator Fund program pays creators based on the performance of their videos, giving them a share of the revenue generated from ads.
Users must meet several eligibility criteria, such as a minimum age of 18 and a specific number of followers, to be eligible to join the Creator Fund program.
Once approved, creators are paid based on the number of views their videos receive; the exact amount varies depending on market conditions and interactions.
If TikTok is banned in the United States, the government will likely seek to minimize negative economic, social and technological consequences.
Additionally, Americans will have to turn to another app, not only for entertainment, but also for the advertising and financial opportunities they found on TikTok
The future of the app in the United States remains uncertain, with the situation constantly evolving. Its ability to overcome current challenges will be instrumental in shaping future social media trends.
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