TikTok Ban Set to Take Effect: Critical Implications for Users and the Nation

The clock is ticking for TikTok in the United States. On Sunday, a new “sell-or-ban” law is set to go into effect, requiring TikTok to find a non-Chinese owner or face an outright ban.

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With no sale in sight, 170 million Americans may lose access to the app, which has become a hub for entertainment.

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Why Was TikTok Banned?

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The U.S. government alleges that TikTok poses a national security risk, citing concerns that the Chinese government could pressure ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to hand over U.S. user data.

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