
The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court tomorrow. Here’s what to know.
The fate of TikTok in the United States is set to be decided by the Supreme Court as the deadline for a ban on the popular social media app approaches. Tomorrow, the high court will hear arguments on a law that prohibits American companies from doing business with ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, citing national security concerns.
Despite the controversy surrounding TikTok, experts say there is no evidence of widespread or imminent harm arising from its use. “I don’t think anyone has provided any credible evidence that these harms are ongoing and widespread,” said Dr. [insert name], a cyberlaw expert at [insert institution].
However, Trump opposes the ban and has taken an about-face stance on TikTok since his first term in office when he sought to unilaterally ban the app. The president-elect met with TikTok’s CEO recently and praised the platform for helping him win over younger voters.
Despite this support, some members of his incoming administration have spoken out against TikTok, citing concerns over national security. This mixed stance has left many wondering what will happen next.
Some experts suggest that Trump could take action to delay or prevent the ban altogether. He could ask the Justice Department not to enforce the law or prosecute tech companies who host TikTok in their app stores.
Source: www.cbsnews.com