For the first time in history, Congress has enacted a law that subjects a single, named speech platform to a permanent, nationwide ban,
Precipitously moving all TikTok source code development from ByteDance to a new TikTok owner would be impossible as a technological matter.
It also makes the argument that the bill is, in fact, a de facto ban. A forced divestment would damage the app, reduce its functionality, appeal, and value, and, the company says, simply not be possible.
The Chinese government clearly signaled that it would assert its export control powers with respect to any attempt to sever TikTok's operations from ByteDance, and that any severance would leave TikTok without access to the recommendation.
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