ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, may be forced to sell its US operations by Sunday, January 19, amid growing concerns over data sharing with the Chinese government. If this happens, TikTok could become banned in the US, affecting millions of users and creators who rely on it for content creation.
CapCut, another popular app from ByteDance, is causing concern among creators as its fate remains uncertain. Released in 2020, CapCut offers free video editing software available on mobile and desktop platforms. It has gained massive popularity, with over 1 billion downloads from the Google Play Store and being the second most downloaded photo and video app in the Apple App Store.
However, since CapCut is not explicitly named in the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Control Applications Act, it may still be affected if TikTok is banned. ByteDance has yet to comment on the situation, leaving creators wondering about their future.
Another ByteDance-owned app, Lemon8, may also face similar consequences. With over 10 million downloads from the Google Play Store and being promoted by TikTok as an alternative platform, its users are bracing for potential changes.
As the deadline approaches, CapCut’s future remains uncertain, leaving creators to wonder how they will adapt to a changing digital landscape.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2025/01/16/is-capcut-getting-banned-tiktok/77743783007