The Supreme Court upheld the law requiring ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, to divest ownership by Sunday or face a ban in the U.S. TikTok’s fate now depends on President-elect Trump, who has flip-flopped on the issue. The law addresses national security concerns over data collection and India’s relationship with China. Third-party providers like Apple and Google could face penalties for supporting the app. Many users are seeking alternatives, and RedNote has seen a surge in downloads. TikTok may sell to a U.S. company for $40-50 billion. The decision has faced criticism for infringing on free expression.
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