TikTok at Risk of Being Banned in Us Amid Musk Acquisition Claims, Users Flock to China’s Rednote

TikTok has announced plans to halt operations in the US on 19 January, complying with a federal ban mandating its separation from ByteDance. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April 2024, requires TikTok to sell its US operations to avoid a nationwide ban. The platform is preparing to assist users by offering data download options and providing detailed information about the ban via pop-up messages. Meanwhile, concerns over data security persist, with US officials citing the app as a national security threat due to potential misuse of data by China. As legal avenues narrow, TikTok has sought delays, arguing the ban infringes on free speech protections. In response, many US users are moving to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese app rebranded as RedNote in the US, ahead of the shutdown. Reports suggest Elon Musk may be considering acquiring TikTok, but the company has dismissed these as speculation.

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