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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: A Financial Nightmare Looms for Tech Giants

TikTok ban, USA

On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), mandating ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its ownership by January 19 or face a nationwide ban. The decision stems from national security concerns over TikTok’s data collection practices and alleged ties to the Chinese government.

Supreme Court Ruling and Enforcement

The court's ruling requires Google and Apple to halt new downloads of TikTok, with a fine of

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