TikTok has gone dark in the US following a law signed by President Joe Biden requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app over national security concerns. The app is no longer available on app stores, and US users are greeted with a message stating they “can’t use” TikTok “for now.”
President-elect Donald Trump, set to be inaugurated tomorrow, has suggested a potential 90-day reprieve to allow ByteDance more time to find a buyer. Trump, who has advocated for a political resolution, is expected to make an announcement about TikTok’s future after his inauguration.
The ban has sparked frustration among TikTok users, who argue that the platform has been instrumental in building careers and businesses. ByteDance has expressed its intention to comply with US law, and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is reportedly attending Trump’s inauguration to explore options for reinstating the app.
