TikTok could go dark: What does this mean for users and content creators?
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TikTok has said it could go dark on Sunday after the Supreme Court ruled against its bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down. The looming ban is the end result of 2024 legislation passed on national security concerns that called for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell the popular short-video app or see it shut in the US on 19 January.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday, has said he would try to find a "political resolution". The president-elect has spoken to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the issue. Analysis:America flinches as TikTok prepares to 'go dark' - will Trump save the day?.
Below are the answers to some key questions:. What happens to the app?. America flinches as TikTok prepares to 'go dark' - will Trump save the day?. Joe Biden will not enforce TikTok ban - leaving decision to Donald Trump. TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules.
New users will not be able to download TikTok from Apple and Google app stores and existing users will not be able to update the app meaning it will soon become impossible to use. Some of the so-called "TikTok refugees" are turning to a Chinese app called Xiaohongshu - aka RedNote.
It is a lifestyle social media app which allows users to post short videos, photos and texts, and it also includes functions like live-streaming and shopping. Read more:What is RedNote?. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. How will users be affected?.
