TikTok, facing a potential ban or sale in the U.S., is reportedly strengthening its ties with Amazon. This has fueled speculation about a potential acquisition, as Amazon’s increasing dependence on TikTok could strengthen opposition to a ban. The move comes as TikTok navigates legal proceedings with the U.S. government over national security concerns.
TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is challenging the US government’s attempt to force a sale or ban of the platform, arguing its US operations are protected by the First Amendment. The platform draws parallels with American media organizations owned by foreign entities, claiming no precedent supports the government’s argument that foreign ownership negates constitutional rights.
Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party, its student wing, and associated bodies, citing their role in recent violent protests. The ban comes after weeks of unrest over a quota system for government jobs, resulting in over 200 deaths and thousands of arrests. The party has been accused of inciting violence and has a history of controversial actions during Bangladesh’s independence war.
Israeli defender Roy Revivo’s appeal against a two-game FIFA ban was rejected, meaning he will miss Israel’s opening Olympic match against Mali. The ban stems from a red card received in a UEFA qualifying match, despite the Olympics being organized by FIFA.
Two-time former state chess champion Karun Duggal has served the All India Chess Federation (AICF) with a legal notice demanding Rs 1 crore in compensation for the removal of his Elo rating and a ban in 2010. Duggal claims the ban was due to his participation in a tournament organized by a rival federation, the Chess Association of India (CAI). He argues that the AICF’s actions were unjustified and cost him valuable playing time.
President Biden’s signing of a bill that could ban TikTok has left some creator economy founders and their clients unfazed. After numerous false starts and stops, creators have prepared for a world without TikTok and have diversified their platforms and revenue streams. Established creators are less concerned about the potential impact of a ban, as they have had time to adapt and establish followings on multiple platforms. However, newer creators who rely heavily on TikTok may be more vulnerable. Despite the challenges, some founders see an opportunity in the ban, as it could create space in the market for a new short-form video app.
President Joe Biden has signed a bill that could lead to a ban on the popular social media platform TikTok in the United States. The move has sparked mixed reactions among TikTok creators in the country. While some have criticized the decision as ‘hypocrisy,’ others have expressed support for the move. TikTok CEO Shou Chew has indicated that the company will challenge the decision in court.
President Joe Biden has signed a bill to ban TikTok in the United States, giving ByteDance, the app’s parent company, nine months to sell TikTok to a US company or face the ban. The legislation provides ByteDance with a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
President Biden has signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the United States, despite the multi-million dollar lobbying efforts of the platform and its parent company ByteDance. TikTok and ByteDance spent over $3 million lobbying Congress, but their efforts were unsuccessful. The bill, which was included in a foreign aid package, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US. TikTok has denied ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but former employees have alleged that the company continues to share US users’ data with ByteDance. A study by the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University also found that TikTok frequently promotes content that mirrors the CCP’s geopolitical agenda.
TikTok, a popular video-sharing app, has announced its intention to challenge a new US law requiring it to separate from its Chinese owners or face a ban in the country. The law, signed by President Joe Biden, gives TikTok a deadline of 270 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a ban. TikTok has expressed confidence in its ability to overturn the law in court, citing its success in doing so in 2020 when it faced a similar order from then-President Donald Trump. However, experts believe that the new law may pose a greater legal challenge, with the potential for national security concerns to outweigh free speech protections. Finding a buyer for TikTok may also prove difficult due to antitrust concerns, as potential buyers like Meta, Google, and Microsoft already hold significant market share in the social media industry. The law could potentially set a precedent for other Chinese companies operating in the US, leading to concerns about their future. TikTok’s competitors, such as Meta’s Reels and YouTube Shorts, are likely to benefit from any potential ban on TikTok, as they have been gaining popularity in the US market.
