WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted by a wide margin late Tuesday in favor of legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States. The bill, which was passed by both houses of Congress, was signed into law by President Joe Biden. This move comes amid growing concerns about national security and data privacy issues surrounding the Chinese-owned app.
TikTok says it will challenge in court an 'unconstitutional' law that could result in it being sold or banned in the United States. The app has been under scrutiny for its ties to China and the potential risk it poses to American users' data. The company is expected to fight the ban in court, arguing that it violates free speech and due process rights.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next: TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, will have to either sell the app or face a complete ban in the country. The move is seen as a way to protect national security interests and prevent foreign influence on American citizens.
The president has signed into law legislation that would effectively ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company sells it. This decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the government for taking action to protect user data and others criticizing the move as an infringement on free speech rights.
President Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package that includes a bill that would ban TikTok if China-based parent company ByteDance fails to comply with US regulations. The legislation aims to address concerns about Chinese government access to user data and the potential for espionage through the popular social media platform.
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Wednesday that could ban TikTok from operating within the United States as early as next year. The move follows months of debate and negotiation between lawmakers and tech industry experts, with the final decision being seen as a victory for national security advocates.
The TikTok ban bill passed both houses of Congress and President Biden signed it into law, forcing ByteDance to sell it or risk a ban in the country. This development marks a significant turning point in the ongoing debate over Chinese-owned tech companies' access to American user data and the potential risks they pose to national security.
TikTok creators weren't surprised to hear that President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban. Many influencers and content creators have been vocal about their concerns over the app's ties to China and the potential risks it poses to user data and privacy.
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while drafting the ban bill. The behind-the-scenes negotiations and political maneuvering ultimately led to the legislation's passage and subsequent signing into law by President Biden.
