U.S. Legislation Requires TikTok Divestiture or Faces Ban

President Biden signs law mandating TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app within a year or face a U.S. ban, stirring significant public and legal debate.

The new law, signed by President Biden, gives ByteDance up to a year to divest TikTok's U.S. operations or face a ban, marking a historic move in internet regulation.
Public opinion is divided, with about half of Americans supporting the ban due to concerns over data privacy and Chinese influence, according to recent polls.
TikTok plans to challenge the ban in court on First Amendment grounds, arguing it's an attack on free speech, with a significant legal battle expected ahead.
European Union may consider similar actions against TikTok, indicating potential global repercussions for the app.
The legislation has bipartisan support in Congress, driven by national security concerns over Chinese government's potential access to U.S. user data.

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