TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. Following National Security Law

The app's suspension affects 170 million American users as ByteDance faces a deadline to divest its U.S. operations.

TikTok has been removed from U.S. app stores and is inaccessible to 170 million users after a law targeting foreign-owned platforms took effect.
The U.S. government cites national security concerns, alleging potential data-sharing with the Chinese government and manipulation of public opinion.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue a decree temporarily lifting the ban and is exploring a joint venture with 50% U.S. ownership.
ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, has resisted selling its U.S. operations, with reports suggesting potential buyers like Elon Musk and other tech figures.
The ban has sparked backlash from influencers and content creators, many of whom rely on the platform for their income, as uncertainty looms over TikTok's future in the U.S.