infinite scroll MINI TECH SCROLL: TikTok ban breakdown, Meta data transfer conspiracy theories & the political motivations behind TikTok going dark
Jan 22, 2025
The Supreme Court has upheld the TikTok ban, prompting speculation about its future. Rumors swirl around TikTok going dark, only to return hours later amid political maneuvering. The Biden administration is looking for ways to sustain the ban, while Trump signs an executive order affecting the app. Conspiracy theories arise regarding TikTok's temporary blackout and its unexpected alignment with Trump. The discussion delves into the broader implications of these developments for social media and the political landscape.
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TikTok Ban Upheld
- TikTok faced a US ban after a law required ByteDance to divest.
- The Supreme Court upheld the ban despite acknowledging TikTok's value.
TikTok's Voluntary Blackout
- Initial reports suggested TikTok would become less accessible.
- However, TikTok chose to go dark voluntarily, raising questions.
TikTok Doesn't Need America
- Ryan Broderick argued that TikTok doesn't need America.
- He highlighted how American lawmakers overestimated the US market's leverage.