Following a brief hiatus, video-sharing giant TikTok reappears in the U.S digital scene. “As part of the agreement reached with our service providers, we’ve initiated the procedure to restore our service,” commented the tech firm.
They expressed gratitude towards President Trump for providing clarity and assurances to their service providers, effectively preventing penalties that would have impacted over 170 million American users and jeopardized 7 million small businesses.
Previously, a proposed law pushing for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell or face a ban was scheduled for today. This proposition also encompassed other U.S companies that facilitated TikTok’s distribution or updating.
Upon the dawn of President-elect Donald Trump’s tenure, officials from the Biden administration, together with the Justice Department, declared they’d entrust law enforcement to the incoming Trump administration. However, TikTok sought a “definitive statement” from key service providers, warning of potential downtime otherwise, which eventually happened.
President-elect Trump later announced a forthcoming executive order radiating hope for TikTok’s faster comeback. Citing the importance of his inauguration coverage, he sought confirmation that no penalties would confront any aiding companies.
Given this reassurance, TikTok resumed services swiftly with some users already reporting seamless experiences. However, the app still appeared missing from the Apple app store and Google Play at 1:05 pm Eastern.
Despite the progress, some legislators, including Republican Senator Tom Cotton, voiced their concerns. Cotton highlighted potential liabilities for any firms supporting the “communist-controlled TikTok”
The President-elect hinted at an ideal deal of 50% U.S ownership of TikTok, with its current or new owners forming their joint venture. In response, TikTok committed to collaborate with President Trump for a long-term resolution in the U.S.
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