TikTok Ban Upheld by Supreme Court - Users Flock to Red Note!

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding a law that mandates the sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19th, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. National security concerns regarding data collection and potential Chinese government influence underpinned the decision. The ruling sparked debate over First Amendment rights and the future of social media regulation. President-elect Trump expressed interest in finding a solution, while TikTok warned of potential shutdown without further assurances from the Biden administration. The impending deadline created uncertainty for the platform, its users, and potential buyers.