TikTok Goes Dark in U.S. Following Supreme Court-Backed Ban

The app's shutdown affects 170 million American users, with President-elect Trump expected to announce a possible 90-day reprieve after taking office.

TikTok ceased operations for U.S. users late Saturday after a law banning the app, citing national security concerns, came into effect.
The ban stems from concerns about TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and its potential access to U.S. user data, though no direct evidence of misuse has been disclosed publicly.
President-elect Donald Trump has indicated he may grant a 90-day extension to delay enforcement of the ban, potentially allowing ByteDance more time to sell TikTok to a U.S. buyer.
Many TikTok creators and users are migrating to alternative platforms, including the Chinese app RedNote, while VPN usage has surged as users seek ways to bypass the ban.
The shutdown marks an unprecedented move in U.S. digital policy, with widespread cultural and economic implications for creators, businesses, and the broader social media landscape.