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We regret that a US law banning TikTok will take effect on January 19 and force us to make our services temporarily unavailable. We're working to restore our service in the US as soon as possible, and we appreciate your support. Please stay tuned.”
Earlier, TikTok on Saturday night (US local time) pushed an important update to US users saying
The statements issued by both the Biden White House and the Department of Justice have failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that are integral to maintaining TikTok’s availability to over 170 million Americans,
TikTok saidI think that would be, certainly, an option that we look at. The 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done, because it's appropriate,
he said, ahead of Monday's inauguration
Congress wrote this law to be virtually president-proof,
warned Adam Kovacevich, chief executive of industry trade group Chamber of ProgressFirst Vine now TikTok those were the two best video platforms ever and now they're gone."
A third user shared their disappointment, stating
A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can’t use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Please stay tuned,
a message to users attempting to use the app said
On behalf of everyone at TikTok and all our users across the country, I want to thank President Trump for his commitment to work with us to find a solution that keeps TikTok available in the United States,
he said in a video posted to TikTokI’d drop-ship my DNA to the front door of the Chinese Communist party before I watch an Instagram Reel.”
As one user put itCongress is planning a total ban of TikTok,
the pop-up message read
Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."
TikTok greeted some users opening the app Saturday night with the message
A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.,
the message continuedCongress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,
the court wrote in its ruling
We see no reason for TikTok or other companies to take actions in the next few days before the Trump administration takes office on Monday,
press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement
Does anyone know if the TikTok ban goes into effect on Sunday or if we have all of Sunday to like brain rot still? I need to plan accordingly,
fitness influencer Britany Williams said in a video to her 64,000 followersChina will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,
a spokesperson saidUnless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement, unfortunately TikTok will be forced to go dark on January 19,
TikTok said in a statement
My decision on TikTok will be made in the not-too-distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!"
he said
Again, what people like about TikTok is that it's easy and convenient. The more users have to use workarounds, the more attractive other platforms will start to look, and as more people go elsewhere, then the reason to be on TikTok will diminish accordingly."
Sarah Kreps, professor and director of the Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University, told Newsweek
President Biden's position on TikTok has been clear for months... TikTok should remain available to Americans, but simply under American ownership or other ownership that addresses the national security concerns identified by Congress in developing this law. Given the sheer fact of timing, this administration recognizes that actions to implement the law simply must fall to the next administration, which takes office on Monday."
Karine Jean-Pierre, press secretary for the White House, said in a statement on FridaySome VPNs use poorly implemented encryption and make them vulnerable to attacks. Free VPNs might contain malware that steal data or damage devices,
said Kreps