The fate of TikTok in North America hangs in the balance as a federal appeals court is set to make a decision on Friday regarding a US law that could potentially ban the popular social media app. The decision could have major implications for the millions of users who rely on TikTok for entertainment and social interaction.
TikTok has faced increasing scrutiny from US lawmakers over concerns about data privacy and national security, prompting the Trump administration to issue an executive order last year that would ban the app unless it was sold to a US company.
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has been in negotiations with Oracle and Walmart to sell its US operations in order to avoid a ban. However, the legal battle over the ban continues to unfold, with TikTok appealing a lower court ruling that allowed the ban to move forward.
The outcome of Friday’s decision could have far-reaching consequences for the future of TikTok in North America. It remains to be seen whether the appeals court will uphold the ban or allow TikTok to continue operating in the US. Users and investors alike will be watching closely as this decision unfolds.
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