TikTok Files Emergency Injunction to Halt US Ban as January 19 Deadline Approaches
TikTok is seeking an emergency injunction to halt its January 19th forced-sale deadline while pursuing a Supreme Court appeal. This follows a unanimous federal appeals court ruling against the platform last week.
Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, ByteDance must sell TikTok by January 19th or face a U.S. shutdown. While President Biden can extend this deadline by 90 days, his intentions remain unclear.
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Several potential buyers have emerged, including:
- Bobby Kotick (former Activision Blizzard CEO) with Sam Altman
- Bill Ackman (Pershing Square founder)
- Steven Mnuchin (former treasury secretary)
- Frank McCourt's Project Liberty
- Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank)
Key challenges for any sale include:
- TikTok's proprietary algorithms
- Chinese government approval requirements
- Complex data storage considerations
- International account interactions
- ByteDance's resistance to selling
Creators are preparing for possible shutdown by directing followers to alternative platforms. A TikTok ban would significantly impact adjacent industries, particularly the music sector.
Industry Impact:
- Independent labels might benefit, having received low licensing offers
- Content creators seeking alternative platforms
- Broader implications for social media marketing
- Potential disruption to music discovery and promotion
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