TikTok resumes service in the U.S.

TikTok has resumed service in the US after briefly going dark due to a law requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operations.

The platform was temporarily unavailable as the law was set to take effect, but President Donald Trump intervened, assuring service providers like Apple and Google that they would not face penalties for offering TikTok. As a result, TikTok is back online, and users in the US can access the app again. 

Trump also signed an executive order giving TikTok more time to comply with the law, which delays any potential ban. This move has calmed some concerns, but there’s still uncertainty about TikTok’s long-term future in the US, especially with ongoing debates about national security and free speech. 

The main takeaway is that TikTok is operational again, which means continued access for advertisers and users in the US. However, the situation remains fluid, so businesses utilising this platform should stay alert for future developments, particularly ones that affect the Irish Market.  We will continues to monitor this story, and keep you informed as it continues to evolve.

source: BBC