The viral video-sharing app, TikTok, springs back to action in the US, only a few hours after it temporarily ceased operations.
In a statement released by TikTok, the company said it was restoring services in agreement with its providers. The company expressed gratitude to President Trump for providing clarity and assurance crucial for the app’s 170 million American users and over 7 million dependent businesses.
TikTok’s blackout instigated by a looming law demanding a sell-off by its parent company, ByteDance, or face a potential US ban. The stipulated law also makes it unlawful for US corporations to facilitate the app’s distribution, maintenance, or updates.
Critical service providers for TikTok sought a firm statement, prompting a temporary discontinuation of services. However, the app soon made a comeback, even before an official announcement came from the company. While users could readily access the app, it remained unavailable on both Apple and Google’s app stores as of 1:05 pm Eastern.
While TikTok and its service providers see relief, some lawmakers exhibit concern. Senator Tom Cotton expressed that any facilitator of TikTok, under communist control, risks a potential liability of hundreds of billions of dollars.
Despite the discussions concerning TikTok’s future in the US, the company commits to working with the administration on a long-term solution.
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