TikTok Ban and Trump Executive Order Lead to Tech Company Dilemma
Briefly

Amazon Web Services, which had supported TikTok for years, faced a dilemma when a U.S. law prohibiting the app came into effect. Hours before enforcement began, Amazon reportedly shifted its technical support to Akamai Technologies, while other companies like Apple and Google complied by removing TikTok from their app stores. Meanwhile, tech giant Oracle continued to handle TikTok user data, showcasing differing responses among major companies. The situation reflects the challenges tech firms face when navigating legal mandates and political influences surrounding TikTok.
Amazon faced a dilemma over TikTok: comply with a new law banning the app or risk penalties, as Trump hinted at pausing enforcement.
The schism shows how tech companies diverged on TikTok's ban, balancing federal law and political implications with the risk of penalties.
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