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US TikTok Ban: Apple Issues Support Document Amidst Potential Reprieve

A temporary US ban on TikTok and other ByteDance apps on January 19th, 2024, prompted Apple to release an unusual support document explaining app limitations, while President-elect Trump hinted at a potential 90-day reprieve.

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Trump to Reinstate TikTok Despite Federal Ban

A federal ban on TikTok took effect Sunday, but President-elect Trump will attempt to reinstate it Monday via executive order, despite potential legal challenges and the app's temporary shutdown before service was restored.

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TikTok Temporarily Blocked in US Amidst Legal Battle and Acquisition Offers

A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19th, temporarily suspending service for 170 million users, although President Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve after assuming office on Monday, following discussions with the Chinese president and amid multiple acquisition offers.

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TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension

Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.

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Trump to Reinstate TikTok with U.S. Majority Ownership

President-elect Trump announced he will reinstate TikTok access in the U.S. through an executive order, mandating at least 50% U.S. ownership in a joint venture to address national security concerns, after the app was shut down due to a law passed by Congress impacting 170 million users.

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Trump Delays TikTok Ban, Sparking Debate on US-China Tech Relations

Incoming US President Donald Trump announced Sunday he will delay the federal ban on TikTok via executive order upon taking office Monday, prompting TikTok to restore service after it went dark in the US due to a Supreme Court-upheld ban; this decision contrasts with other Republicans' calls for com...

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TikTok Faces U.S. Ban, Potential 90-Day Extension, and Merger Proposal

A U.S. law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban; President-elect Trump might grant a 90-day extension, while a merger with Perplexity AI is proposed, potentially saving the app but requiring algorithm rebuilding.

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Social Media's Role in Amplifying Misinformation and Eroding Democracy

The author expresses concern over the role of social media platforms in spreading misinformation and extremist views, highlighting the actions of tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as contributing factors to the erosion of democratic values and the normalization of harmful rhetoric, with a...

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TikTok Ban Looms: Impact on Music and 170 Million US Users

Facing a potential nationwide ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok, with its 170 million US users, will be temporarily unavailable, impacting music trends and artist promotion; President Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension.

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TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected

A US law banning TikTok due to national security concerns went into effect, shutting down the app for its 170 million users after a failed attempt to sell the platform by ByteDance. President Trump plans to review the situation after inauguration.

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TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns

A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.

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US TikTok Ban: Millions Lose Access; Trump Proposes Joint Venture

Millions of US TikTok users lost access on Sunday following a federal law requiring Apple and Google to remove the app from their stores due to national security concerns; President-elect Trump plans a 90-day extension and a 50% US-owned joint venture.

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