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Apple to Remove ByteDance’s Apps Including TikTok from U.S. App Store in Compliance with New Federal Law

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Starting January 19, 2025, popular applications like TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8, all developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its affiliations, will vanish from the App Store for users across the United States. This significant move aligns with the new legislation, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates stricter control over software that could pose national security risks. The decision underscores the growing scrutiny and legislative measures aimed at safeguarding digital privacy and national security. It reflects a heightened concern among U.S. lawmakers about the potential influence and threat from foreign-owned technology companies, … Read more

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Challenges ByteDance’s Influence in TikTok Regulatory Debate at Supreme Court

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal argument that could shape the operational future of TikTok in the United States, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised critical legal questions in her examination of a lawyer regarding the platform’s ties to its parent company, ByteDance. The discussion revolved around the implications of a law compelling TikTok to either divest from ByteDance or face a ban, emphasizing the consequences for its algorithm and independent operation. Justice Jackson, the most recent addition to the U.S. Supreme Court, actively engaged in the deliberations, focusing on whether the core issue was … Read more