The Vergecast The TikTok ban, and what comes next
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Jan 14, 2025 
Lauren Feiner, a reporter for The Verge covering TikTok's legal scuffles, dives into the urgent implications of the impending TikTok ban in the U.S. She discusses the Supreme Court's role and what might happen next. Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, shares insights on the platform's evolution and its impact on the creator economy by 2025. The conversation also touches on the rise of magic-link logins, the pitfalls of passwords, and how technology can better support creators, blending innovation with community engagement.
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TikTok Ban Looms
- TikTok's future in the US is uncertain due to a potential ban.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments about the ban, but the outlook is not good for TikTok.
TikTok Ban History
- Former President Trump's initial TikTok ban attempt failed due to legal issues.
- The current ban has bipartisan support and involves a divestiture or ban deadline.
Free Speech Debate
- The Supreme Court questioned if the TikTok ban is a free speech issue.
- The law focuses on foreign ownership, not speech content, but concerns about propaganda exist.