TikTok has been given a deadline by the US government to find a non-Chinese owner by Saturday, or face a potential ban in the United States. The move comes amid growing concerns over data privacy and national security risks linked to the app’s Chinese ownership.
US lawmakers have repeatedly raised alarms about TikTok’s ties to China, fearing that the Chinese government could access sensitive data from American users. In response, TikTok has been in talks to sell its US operations to a company based outside China.
If TikTok fails to meet the deadline, the US government has warned that it will take measures to block the app, citing national security concerns. The situation remains fluid, with both sides working to reach a resolution before the deadline.
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has not yet responded publicly to the latest developments.
