Sunday, February 16, 2025

US Ban Looms as TikTok Loses Court Appeal

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TikTok will not be able to change a law that could ban or sell the app in the US starting in 2025. The app’s owners argued that this law is not fair and hurts the free speech of its 170 million users in the US. However, a court said that the law is okay. They believe it is important for national security because of TikTok’s connection to China, which TikTok denies.

TikTok plans to ask the US Supreme Court for help. A representative from TikTok said the court usually protects free speech. They believe the law is based on bad information.

Donald Trump, the former president, may help TikTok. He said that if he wins the 2024 election, he might stop the ban. Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, one day after the law takes effect.

Other social media companies like Meta are getting ready in case TikTok is banned. Some users are worried about this and feel that their rights are in danger. They want to keep using TikTok instead of moving to other apps.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Ban /bæn/ (noun/verb): A decree that prohibits something; to impose such a prohibition.
  2. Inaugurated /ɪˈnɔːɡ.jʊ.reɪ.tɪd/ (verb): To formally bring into office or have a ceremony marking the beginning.
  3. Security /sɪˈkjʊr.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The state of being free from danger or threat.
  4. Connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ (noun): A relationship in which a person thing or idea is linked or associated with something else.
  5. Argued /ˈɑːrɡ.juːd/ (verb): To present reasons for or against something in a debate.
  6. Information /ˌɪn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): Data or facts that are communicated or received.

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What is the main reason cited for the US law that could ban or sell TikTok?
National security concerns due to TikTok's connection to China
Privacy breaches of TikTok users
Competition with other social media apps
Violation of copyright laws


Who believes that the US law is important for national security?
TikTok owners
Representative from TikTok
Court ruling
Donald Trump


What action does TikTok plan to take regarding the US law?
File a lawsuit against the US government
Ask the US Supreme Court for help
Shut down operations in the US
Ignore the law and continue operations


Who stated that the US Supreme Court typically protects free speech?
Donald Trump
TikTok owners
Representative from TikTok
Meta CEO


What could Donald Trump potentially do if he wins the 2024 election?
Start his own social media app
Ban all social media apps in the US
Help stop the ban on TikTok
Implement stricter regulations on social media companies


Why are some TikTok users worried about the potential ban?
Concerns over data privacy
Fear of losing their favorite app
Threats to national security
Impact on their free speech rights


TikTok owners believe the US law that could ban the app is fair.


Donald Trump is currently the President of the United States.


Meta is preparing for the potential ban of TikTok.


The US law is based on concerns regarding TikTok's connection to Russia.


Some TikTok users prefer moving to other apps if TikTok gets banned.


TikTok denies any connection to China.


TikTok's owners argued that the law banning the app hurts the free speech of its million users in the US.


Donald Trump might help TikTok stop the ban if he wins the election.


TikTok plans to ask the US Supreme Court for help in challenging the law starting in .


Other social media companies like are preparing in case TikTok is banned.


Some users feel that their rights are in danger and want to keep using TikTok instead of moving to other .


Donald Trump could potentially help TikTok one day after he is inaugurated on 20.

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