TikTok's Uncertain Future: Navigating National Security and Social Influence
An executive order by former President Trump and legislation by President Biden place TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, in a complex situation requiring a sale to a U.S. company. The outcome may shift how young Americans consume information, with TikTok being a major news source for this age group.
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In a move that could redefine the landscape of social media consumption, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing TikTok's operations in the United States. The order outlines a qualified sale to meet national security standards.
The current administration under President Joe Biden has demanded that China's ByteDance divest TikTok's U.S. assets. While Biden's legislation calls for a sale by early this year to avoid a ban, Trump's repeated orders have maintained the platform's operations as negotiations continue.
The unfolding situation is noteworthy given TikTok's role as a primary news source for Americans under 30, surpassing other social media giants. Any significant changes could impact how young users access information, according to a recent Pew Research Centre study.
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