Supreme Court Ruling on TikTok Ban

In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has unanimously upheld legislation aimed at banning the popular social media app TikTok, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance Ltd., divests its ownership. This ruling comes just two days before the deadline set for ByteDance to sell the platform, leaving TikTok's immediate future in the United States uncertain.

Impact on TikTok Users

While the app will not be immediately banned from the US market, new users will be barred from joining starting next week. This decision has sparked widespread discussion about the future of digital privacy and international business relations.

Political Reactions and Future Steps

US President-elect Donald Trump, who had previously supported shutting down TikTok during his first term, has reportedly reconsidered his stance. There are talks of an executive order to keep the platform operational, signaling a potential shift in the administration's approach to the issue.