Trump to Extend US TikTok Ban Deadline, White House Says
The White House has announced that President Trump intends to extend the deadline for a complete ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns. The popular social media app, which is owned by Beijing-based parent company ByteDance, has been a focal point of geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Citing the threat of TikTok being used for data collection and manipulation of American users' information, Trump had proposed a total ban on TikTok by mid-September initially, and most recently, mid-November. However, a recent court ruling had paused the implementation of the ban.
The Latest Development
A new announcement from the White House indicates that the Trump administration will issue an executive order to extend the deadline for a complete ban on TikTok. The new deadline will be 'sometime in early December'. A source close to the matter suggested that the exact date is yet to be determined. The extension will provide an opportunity for ByteDance to finalise its negotiations with Oracle and Walmart, allowing for the creation of a new company called TikTok Global.
Industry Reactions
The news has been met with mixed reactions from the tech industry and experts. Some see it as a positive step towards resolving the geopolitical tensions between the US and China, while others express concerns about the implications of such a deal on data privacy and national security.
