TikTok's U.S. ban is now in effect, blocking access for American users. Attempts to access the app result in a message stating its unavailability due to a newly enacted law. While the message expresses hope for reinstatement under a future President Trump, no concrete timeline exists. A Supreme Court appeal was unsuccessful, with the court citing national security concerns related to data collection and ties to a foreign adversary, despite acknowledging TikTok's popularity and expressive value.
President Trump, in a recent interview, suggested a potential 90-day delay to the ban, allowing time for a U.S. or allied entity to acquire the app. This acquisition, however, hasn't materialized, leading to the current ban. The impact extends beyond TikTok itself; other apps linked to ByteDance, including CapCut, Lemon8, and Marvel Snap, have also been affected. The future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain, pending potential developments.
