TikTok says it will go dark in the US on January 19 – seeking ‘clarity’ and ‘assurance’ from the White House

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  • TikTok says it will shut down in the US on January 19
  • There’s uncertainty over the implementation of a ban
  • The US is about to swap presidents on Monday

By now you’ve almost certainly heard that TikTok could be about to get banned in the US this coming Sunday, January 19. The latest update today is that the social platform will “go dark” amid uncertainty around what the White House will actually decide to do.

As per an official TikTok statement, “unless the Biden Administration immediately provides a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement”, the TikTok lights will go off in the US tomorrow.



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