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TikTok Claps Back at U.S. Government with Lawsuit
TikTok isn’t taking the U.S. government’s ban lying down. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has officially filed a lawsuit against the federal government to block the ban from taking effect. In their court filing, TikTok argues that the ban is a violation of the First Amendment, as it targets a specific platform with over a billion users worldwide.
The Battle Continues
The new law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face removal from the U.S. App Store. However, TikTok claims that selling the platform is not feasible and would result in a shutdown. They argue that the global nature of TikTok and its complex code make it impossible to transfer ownership. Additionally, TikTok is standing firm on not selling its recommendation algorithm.
The Backlash and the Future
President Biden, despite the ban, plans to continue using TikTok for campaigning. The White House’s stance on TikTok has sparked accusations of hypocrisy. Congress views TikTok as a national security threat due to its alleged ties to the Chinese government, but TikTok denies sharing user data with China. The lawsuit will force Congress to defend its position against TikTok.
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– TikTok
