TikTok Ban: President Biden Signs Law
Ban on Chinese-Owned App Raises Concerns
Lawmakers Weigh Security Risks
In a move that raises concerns about security and privacy, President Biden has signed a law banning Chinese-owned TikTok from operating in the United States. The ban, which will take effect within the next 270 days, comes after months of debate and negotiations between lawmakers and the Biden administration.
The debate over TikTok's presence in the US has been fueled by concerns that the Chinese government could use the app to spy on Americans. TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has repeatedly denied these allegations, but the concerns have persisted.
In March, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would have given TikTok six months to sell its US operations. The bill was later amended in the Senate to give TikTok more time to comply with the ban.
The new law gives TikTok the option to sell its US operations to an American company or to shut down its services in the country. If TikTok fails to comply with the ban within the next 270 days, the app will be removed from app stores and blocked from operating in the United States.
The ban is a significant blow to TikTok, which has become a popular social media platform in the US. The app has over 100 million active users in the country, and it is particularly popular among young people.
It is unclear whether TikTok will be able to comply with the ban and continue operating in the United States. ByteDance has said that it is exploring all of its options, but it has not yet made a decision about the future of TikTok in the US.
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