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TikTok is set to be banned in the US this weekend. Here's what that actually means


Published on 2025-01-15 22:04:10 - MSN
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  • With TikTok due to be blocked in the United States this weekend, we speak to an expert to help us unpack the likely ramifications.

The article discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the United States, highlighting the implications and the context behind this decision. The U.S. government has raised concerns over national security, citing fears that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, could be compelled to share American user data with the Chinese government. This has led to legislative actions aiming to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban. The article explains that if TikTok were to be banned, it would mean the app would be removed from app stores, preventing new downloads, and existing users might lose access to updates and functionality. However, the ban's implementation could face legal challenges, and there's uncertainty about its immediate effects on current users. The piece also touches on the broader implications for free speech, the digital economy, and the precedent this could set for other countries considering similar actions against foreign tech companies.

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