A group led by Kevin O'Leary and billionaire Frank McCourt said it had submitted a bid for TikTok to the video app's Chinese owner Bytedance.
The justices are expected to rule quickly in the case, which pits national security concerns about China against the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.
T he fate of TikTok in the United States will soon be in the hands of the Supreme Court, as the Justices hear oral arguments Friday over a law that could shut down the popular social media platform.
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.
The justices will review a law that would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States this month unless the company divests from Chinese ownership.
The app’s availability in the U.S. has been thrown into jeopardy over data privacy and national security concerns.
In a collision between free speech and national security, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over the fate of TikTok, a digital age cultural phenomenon that roughly half the U.S. population uses for entertainment and information.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok​ in the U.S.
A TikTok shutdown in the United States may occur by January 19, 2025 unless it divests its holdings from Chinese-owned ByteDance. The Biden Administration defends this ruling by citing “[China’s] control of TikTok through ByteDance represents a grave threat to national security.
An online content creator shared a video reviewing a viral skincare tool she had been using and people in the comment section couldn't believe how young she looks
Molinaro is just one of many TikTok influencers who are now bracing for a possible ban of the app in the United States — and the loss of her six-figure income that could come with it.