“Miracle or Madness? TikTok’s Sudden Return Sparks Global Curiosity!”
Many updates have been made regarding whether the social media app is gone for good or if it is set to come back — but its uncertain future is the only certainty.
As reported by Wired, Congress passed a law last year that required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to “divest its US operations or face a ban starting January 19.”
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The social media app immediately sued on the grounds of the First Amendment but recently lost to the Supreme Court as they upheld the ban, saying it did not violate these rights.
Just last night, they stayed true to this promise as TikTok disappeared from app stores and displayed an error message to anyone located in the US.
The app went dark less than 24 hours ago in America
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Ahead of its ban, many content creators and influencers posted their own tributes, whether that be emotional speeches or humorous content.
“In a world where there’s so much judgment, TikTok provided a place where I can be free, I can be cringe, I can be who I am,” said a New York-based influencer, adding, “I shouldn’t cry about something so stupid, but it really changed my life.”
Another editor and romantasy author from the book community wrote, “I owe you everything. You all allowed me to be a part of your booktok journey with open arms and gave me such a safe space to be myself.
“I cannot thank you enough.”
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For many people around the world, TikTok was used as a platform to share their passions or ensure their small businesses took off — and, in some cases, even thrive.
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