In recent hearings, judges have raised concerns about data security, and the judge also called the government’s arguments “strong.” But some judges have questioned claims of Chinese influence, pointing out that TikTok is not unique in the “opacity” of its algorithm.
TikTok’s lawyer argued that the law was too broad, violated “freedom of expression” and should be addressed through data privacy legislation.
If the ban is approved, TikTok will be removed from US app stores, but old users will be able to continue using it for a while longer. TikTok’s lawyer warned that the app could become unusable after January 19.
A potential deal with new President Trump could be TikTok’s last chance to remain active in the US.
Source: Ferra
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