Protesters are gathering outside the Supreme Court in a final attempt to persuade lawmakers to hear their concerns, as TikTok faces a ban in the US on January 19. Despite the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the ban, President-elect Donald Trump asserts that the future of TikTok is in his hands. While the Biden administration has indicated they will not enforce the ban, Trump may still have options to intervene. If the ban is enforced, users may still find ways to access TikTok through VPNs or changing app store regions, but the experience may be limited. Potential buyers, including Elon Musk and Steven Mnuchin, have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok. In the event of a ban, platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts could benefit from TikTok’s absence. However, some believe no existing app can fully replace TikTok’s unique features, such as its shopping function.
