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The Supreme Court has made a unanimous decision to uphold a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States. The ruling comes after a series of concerns raised over the Chinese-owned social media app’s data collection practices and potential ties to the Chinese government.
In a sharply divided hearing, justices expressed deep concerns about the risk of the Chinese government accessing personal information of American citizens who use the platform. Chief Justice John Roberts pointed out that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is subject to Chinese laws that require it to cooperate with intelligence work and ensure access to private data.
The court’s decision is seen as a major blow to TikTok users across the country, many of whom rely on the app to share their thoughts, opinions, and creativity. The ban would not only affect creators who use the platform to sell products, reach a nationwide audience, and build a community but also millions of Americans who have grown accustomed to sharing their experiences and opinions through short-form videos.
TikTok’s CEO met with President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago in December and is expected to attend his inauguration on Monday. The president-elect has previously expressed concerns about TikTok, saying that it could pose a risk to national security.
Source: www.cbsnews.com
