TikTok has returned to the U.S., having temporarily stepped away. This globally influential platform has surpassed simple short videos, now offering live streams and a marketplace where users can purchase affordable items and earn commissions by promoting products. The app is flourishing, carving out a significant space in the social media world compared to giants like YouTube and Instagram. Many individuals have built successful careers on TikTok, even launching expansive enterprises. Notable TikTok personalities such as Addison Rae have parlayed their influence into acting gigs, with appearances in movies like Eli Roth’s hit horror film “Thanksgiving.
In recent times, events took a turn for the worse following the Supreme Court’s decision to prohibit TikTok due to national security issues. This ban had been under discussion since 2020, with many doubting its feasibility. However, the U.S government managed to execute it, causing disappointment among citizens. On January 18th (specifically on a Saturday), TikTok shut down its operations in the United States. Users found themselves bereft of their favorite app, receiving a message about the new law prohibiting the app and an option to close the app instead.
TikTok Is Unbanned; Begins to Resume Services
23 hours after the announcement, TikTok is set to restore its service following negotiations with President-elect Donald Trump. It seems the app has already resumed normal operation, as reported by ComicBook. Here’s TikTok’s official statement for your reading pleasure.
According to our service partners, TikTok is currently working towards resuming operations. We appreciate President Trump’s guidance that has ensured our service providers won’t face any penalties for providing TikTok to the 170 million Americans who use it and helping over 7 million small businesses grow. This stance supports the First Amendment rights and opposes unjust censorship. We look forward to collaborating with President Trump on a lasting solution that keeps TikTok operational in the U.S.
The TikTok ban states that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, must be sold to a U.S. entity in order to continue operating within the country; however, it remains uncertain if President Trump will implement this requirement or propose another solution instead. Previously, ByteDance had been reluctant to sell, so it seems unlikely that they would agree to the same terms once more.
Alongside TikTok, the digital card game Marvel Snap, published by ByteDance’s subsidiary Nuverse, was unexpectedly taken down last Saturday evening as part of the ban. Players were left surprised, and it’s expected that the game will be restored online soon.
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2025-01-19 21:10