The social network TikTok, which belongs to the Chinese company ByteDance, has stopped operating in the United States this Sunday, January 19, following a decision by the Supreme Court of that country taken in April of last year. For now, the company keeps its hopes in Donald Trump, who is against the measure
“Sorry, TikTok is not available at this time,” is part of the message that users of the TikTok social network in the US receive this Sunday, January 19, after the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit its use came into effect. in that country.
However, the Chinese company that belongs to ByteDance has placed its hopes in Donald Trump, who assumes the US presidency on January 20, to return.
“A law has been established that blocks TikTok in the United States. Unfortunately, that means you won’t be able to use TikTok for now. “It is fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned!” the message to users continues.
In April 2024, the US Supreme Court ordered a ban on the Asian company unless it was sold to an American buyer. The decision was based at the time on fears about the security of user data and how it could be used by the Beijing government.
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ByteDance filed a lawsuit to stop the law, appealing to the right to freedom of expression of both TikTok and its 170 million users in the US. However, the Supreme Court determined that the law banning the social media platform does not violate the right to free speech protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution and upheld its ban.
Donald Trump is against the law and has said that he will work to bring the social network back. Trump’s legal team already intervened during the Supreme Court’s consideration of this case, asking the justices to delay the decision to give him time to find a solution.
Until now, ByteDance, owner of the platform, has been firm in its stance of not selling its most valuable asset in the United States. TikTok says it has 170 million users in the United States who, on average, spent 51 minutes per day on the app in 2024.
With information from the BBC
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