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Special Edition: End of TikTok? Ban to Take Effect Sunday
Jan 18, 2025
Sarah Needleman, a tech reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Jessica Levinson, a constitutional law expert from Loyola Law School, explore the recent Supreme Court ruling that could ban TikTok in the U.S. They discuss what this means for TikTok’s 170 million users and the future of social media platforms. Needleman highlights potential changes for app accessibility, while Levinson analyzes the legal implications of the ban and what options remain for lawmakers and the app's owners amid national security concerns.
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Quick takeaways
- The potential TikTok ban could lead to the app's complete shutdown, severely impacting its 170 million American users who may face errors when logging in.
- Legal experts suggest that the future of TikTok in the U.S. hinges on political shifts and ownership changes, especially with President-elect Trump's possible interventions.
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Impact of TikTok's Ban on Users
If the ban on TikTok is enforced, it could lead to a complete shutdown of the app, impacting its 170 million American users significantly. TikTok has indicated that it plans to stop operations in the U.S. if the law goes into effect, meaning users could attempt to log in only to see an error message indicating the service is unavailable. Major app stores like Apple and Google would be required to remove TikTok, preventing new downloads or app transfers for users with new devices. While internet service providers wouldn’t be directly restricted by the ban, the lack of app updates and potential removal from stores would render the platform unusable in a short timeframe.
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