TikTok faced a brief ban in the US on January 19, quickly lifted by an executive order from President Trump that postponed the divestment deadline to April 5. As the deadline nears, Apple, Google, and Oracle are raising concerns about compliance with the law, potentially exposing them to multi-billion-dollar liabilities. Three US senators urged the president for clarity on TikTok's status, emphasizing they favor divestment for continued user access. Concurrently, rumors arise of a potential sale of TikTok's American operations, despite challenges posed by its algorithm.
TikTok's ban in the US was briefly lifted by President Trump, postponing the divestment deadline while raising uncertainties for tech giants.
Senators highlighted the potential liabilities for Apple, Google, and Oracle as they navigate TikTok's legal challenges.
Senators Markey, Van Hollen, and Booker called for clarity on TikTok's status, emphasizing divestment over an outright ban.
Despite ByteDance's concerns about splitting TikTok's algorithm, rumors persist about potential American acquisitions of its operations.
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