The US takes another big step towards banning TikTok – here's what you need to know
by TechRadar
TechRadar— It's now more likely than ever than ByteDance will have to give up TikTok – or see the app banned in the US.
GSMArena—TikTok is another step closer to a ban in the US following Senate vote. After a swift vote in the House of Representatives earlier this week, the United States Senate has now passed the National Security Package which includes the controversial potential ban on TikTok in the US. Following the US legislative process, the bill is now heading to President Joe Biden who has previously committed to signing it into law. Should that scenario play out TikTok parent company ByteDance would be left with two choices - divest into a US-based company in the next twelve...
Silicon Republic—TikTok faces another US ban, this time it’s more likely to happen. Joe Biden said the national security package sent to the Senate over the weekend sends a ‘clear message about the power of American leadership on the world stage’. : TikTok faces another US ban, this time it’s more likely to happen
Trusted Reviews—TikTok’s US ban explained. You’ve probably heard word of the United States’ pending TikTok ban, but why is it happening and how did we get here? According to data published by Business of Apps, TikTok was the second most downloaded app of 2023 with 654 million downloads globally. This marks the first year that TikTok has dropped below Instagram in the rankings in three years. This might not be the case for much longer as US President Biden signed off on a bill that effectively bans TikTok in the States unless...