TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States on Sunday, when the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA) takes effect. However, officials from the Biden administration are exploring options to prevent the ban, saying that it’s “unlikely” to happen.
But according to Bloomberg, two anonymous officials have reported that the administration will not intervene on behalf of TikTok. President-Elect Donald Trump has also expressed a desire to save the app.
The potential ban would be a significant blow to TikTok users in the US, with around 30% of American adults and most teens already using the platform. Users are now left searching for alternative social media apps as they grapple with the news.
The future of TikTok remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: if the app is banned or shut down by its parent company, it would be a major shift in internet history.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/01/tiktok-exodus-rednote-instagram/681344