American TikTok users have lost access to their accounts as the ban takes effect, with a message stating that a law banning TikTok has been enacted. The app is also no longer available on the App Store.
The ban is a result of concerns over potential user data collection and influence operations by the Chinese government. Despite President Donald Trump’s initial opposition to TikTok, he recently expressed willingness to give the app a 90-day reprieve from the ban. However, it seems this reprieve did not materialize.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew had thanked Trump for his support, emphasizing the app’s value for its 170 million American users. Chew highlighted TikTok’s role in fostering creativity, community building, and business ventures. While some Americans view the ban as a necessary measure to protect national security, others see it as an overreach of government power and a threat to free speech.
The ban has sparked mixed reactions, with some users expressing sadness over the loss of creative content, while others welcome the move as a step towards protecting American data and security.
