TikTok plans to challenge a federal appeals court ruling at the Supreme Court, aiming to block a potential US ban set to take effect in January 2025.
The court upheld a law requiring TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, citing national security concerns.
The ruling could significantly benefit competitors like Meta (Instagram), Google (YouTube), and Snap (Snapchat).
Experts anticipate a user shift to these platforms, mirroring patterns seen after TikTok's ban in India.
TikTok, which has 170 million US users, described the ban as censorship, while its critics allege data risks linked to China. The legal battle underscores escalating tensions between social media and global politics.