TikTok has resumed operations in the US after President Trump stopped a ban aimed at the app's Chinese owner, ByteDance. Initially removed due to a law requiring its sale, Trump provided a 75-day extension, ensuring Apple and Google would not face penalties for hosting the app. With 52 million downloads in 2024, TikTok remains extremely popular despite national security concerns regarding China. Biden’s earlier law imposes strict guidelines on foreign-owned apps, reflecting broader anxieties over national security in tech.
TikTok returned to the US app stores after President Trump delayed a ban, assuring tech giants they wouldn't be fined for distributing the app.
Trump's executive order allows TikTok to continue operating temporarily while addressing national security concerns regarding its Chinese ownership.
The app had 52m downloads in 2024, split between Apple and Google, emphasizing its popularity despite regulatory challenges.
The US law, initially signed by Biden, mandates either the sale of TikTok's US assets or a potential ban due to security reasons.
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