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The US Supreme Court upheld a law to force TikTok’s sale from a Chinese state-owned firm, even as President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have sought to delay the divestment.

The court’s justices in a unanimous ruling ordered the qualified divestment of the California-based social media platform from China’s ByteDance.

“There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community,” they wrote in an opinion upholding the DC US Appeals Court ruling.

“But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” they said.

“For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”

During oral arguments last week, the Supreme Court appeared ready to uphold lower-court rulings, favoring the national security concerns raised by the Biden administration and lawmakers over any free speech concerns.

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act was necessary and that Americans’ free speech could be “unrestricted once TikTok is freed from foreign adversary control.”

Congress passed the legislation last April and it was signed into law by Biden, 82, but the retiring commander-in-chief is not expected to enforce it in the final three days of his administration.

Instead, Biden will defer the decision to Trump, 78, when he returns to the White House on Monday, a US official told the Associated Press on Thursday.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is planning to attend Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday — and the incoming president announced within minutes of the high court’s decision Friday that he had discussed the social media app with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump posted on his Truth Social a little before 9:30 a.m. EST. “The call was a very good one for both China and the U.S.A. It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.”

“We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects. President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!” he said.

In a Friday floor speech, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said: “Everyone — the Biden administration, the incoming Trump administration even the Supreme Court — should continue working … to find an American buyer for TikTok, so we can both free the app from any influence and control of the Chinese Communist Party and keep TikTok going, which will preserve the jobs of millions of creators.”

I'm good with the decision.

They should have been negotiating the sale as a contingency, and if they did not, any shutdown of the app is on the current owners' heads.

I really couldn’t care less about TikTok, but I have some concerns about government creep. I doubt we’ll have an issue under 47 (I’m sure he’ll have a much better handle on the swamp than last time), but it occurs to me that a future administration could use provisions of the law to go after Twitter/X or others that weren’t toeing the line.

I find it odd that all of a sudden, after years of talk about how TikTok is not only a national security risk, but also detrimental to young people- now we are hearing about how TikTok is vital for countless small businesses.

Perhaps I just missed it, but I don't think so. When this became a topic five or so years ago, I do not recall one single word about how TikTok facilitates American small business.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
When this became a topic five or so years ago, I do not recall one single word about how TikTok facilitates American small business.

I suppose you're referring to "...preserve the jobs of millions of creators.”

What they mean by that is primarily social media influencers, not American small business in the terms you and I think of "small business."

Think in terms of "money for clicks."

At least that is my belief and understanding. ICBW. I do not use TikTok. Never have. It's unlikely I ever would.

Many bullshit artists "digital creators" make money off of posts.

Any business that relies on TT is probably not being patronized by me unless coincidently.

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and keep TikTok going, which will preserve the jobs of millions of creators.

So the "influencers" don't have to go out and get real jobs, you mean? Well, boo hoo hoo for them.

Nothing has really changed but the platform used

MTV
Utoob
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
OF - for the more "opportunistic types"

When and if TT falls, if nobody buys it, another will rise, too much interest, too much money...


Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't working, that's the way you do it
Money for nothing and your chicks for free
Now that ain't working, that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya, them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb

We got to install microwave ovens
Custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators
We got to move these colour TVs

See the little faggot with the earring and the make-up?
Yeah buddy, that's his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot, he's a millionaire

You may have heard some people postulating that Musk may/should buy TikTok but I think it’s much more likely that The Zuck will swoop in for pennies on the dollar..
JMHO.

Fuck Tik Thot. GTFO of America. Get rid of the Chinese part of your invasive security breaching spyware or GTFO! I’m good with it. Thanks Supreme Court. Thanks Trump appointees. Fuck that app.

TicToxic is nothing but spyware and kiddie porn.

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Money for nothing and your chicks for free

Been looking for those chicks for the past 36 years...

I’m not a big TikTok fan but I also question why they’re so eager to ban any platform where the feds can’t control the narrative.

While I’m not entirely convinced I think the biggest sticking point is that it’s controlled by the Chinese military.

Harvesting info and data mining is just part of it. But having it readily available on so many devices just makes their jobs easier.

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
While I’m not entirely convinced I think the biggest sticking point is that it’s controlled by the Chinese military.

Harvesting info and data mining is just part of it. But having it readily available on so many devices just makes their jobs easier.

I have a DIL that has a TSSCI clearance and is heavily involved with Tier 1 operators. She refuses to acknowledge that TickTok is a threat… It’s amazing how stupid some people can be..even though I,love her dearly.

Personally I'm against the ban and here's why.

The government is after TikTok not because it poses a security risk, it's because they can't control it. Look at all the BS that facebook did to control information, all at our government's request. This was during Covid and during the last election where Biden won. The government demanded certain control of information on FB and FB went along with it.

Since TikTok is owned by a foreign company, the US Government has no ability to influence it's content. That's why they want it gone.

I'm a Tiktok user, as in I view content but don't create any.

That's my take on this whole thing and why I'm against the ban.

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Originally posted by smlsig:

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Originally posted by nhtagmember:
While I’m not entirely convinced I think the biggest sticking point is that it’s controlled by the Chinese military.

Harvesting info and data mining is just part of it. But having it readily available on so many devices just makes their jobs easier.

I have a DIL that has a TSSCI clearance and is heavily involved with Tier 1 operators. She refuses to acknowledge that TickTok is a threat… It’s amazing how stupid some people can be..even though I,love her dearly.

Your Chinese made TV is listening to you, and your Chinese made phone, laptop, and tablet is tracking everything you do. How is TikTok any different?

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Your Chinese made TV is listening to you, and your Chinese made phone, laptop, and tablet is tracking everything you do. How is TikTok any different?

Exactly!!!

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Originally posted by SIG228:
Your Chinese made TV is listening to you, and your Chinese made phone, laptop, and tablet is tracking everything you do.

Nope