TikTok has gone offline in the US ahead of a ban, with other apps owned by ByteDance also unavailable. President Trump is expected to sign an executive order suspending the ban for 90 days. TikTok CEO plans to attend the US presidential inauguration and rally with Trump. Investors are eyeing TikTok, with uncertainty leading users to seek alternatives like RedNote. Users express sadness and hope for TikTok’s return.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-19/tiktok-goes-dark-in-us-as-shutdown-comes-into-effect/104834484
