What happens next for TikTok after the Supreme Court's ruling

The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban, affecting millions of users and businesses. The ban will take effect on January 19, 2025, after TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, sought to delay the deadline for divestment or face a ban. The Court affirmed the previous decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals. TikTok prepares for a possible shutdown, warning of financial losses for creators and businesses. Justice Amy Coney Barrett stated that the law requires ByteDance to divest, not necessarily to completely shut down the app. ByteDance currently refuses to sell. Speculation exists about discussions between ByteDance and Elon Musk regarding a sale, but TikTok denies these claims. A former Biden administration official hinted at the possibility of not enforcing the ban, while incoming President Donald Trump signaled plans to review the situation and possibly preserve the app. TikTok argues that the ban infringes on First Amendment rights and faces scrutiny over data practices. Concerns were raised about the lack of similar action against other Chinese-owned apps, and justices mentioned ByteDance does not enjoy First Amendment protections. The potential ban could result in a significant revenue loss of $1.3 billion for TikTok and diminished earnings for creators.

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