TikTok 禁令周日生效，最高法院驳回上诉

The Supreme Court's rejection of TikTok's appeal paves the way for a potential ban on the platform, set to take effect on Sunday, January 19th. The court unanimously dismissed TikTok's First Amendment challenge, citing the app's scale, vulnerability to foreign influence, and extensive data collection as justifying government intervention on national security grounds.

Without executive intervention, TikTok will be effectively unavailable in the U.S. starting Sunday. While President Biden previously expressed a preference for TikTok to remain operational under American ownership, the implementation of the ban falls to the incoming Trump administration.

The Supreme Court's ruling acknowledged TikTok's significant user base and role as a platform for expression, but ultimately prioritized national security concerns over the First Amendment arguments. The ruling explicitly stated that divestiture is deemed necessary to address concerns about data collection and ties to a foreign adversary.

Despite past opposition to a TikTok ban, President-elect Trump may issue an executive order to delay enforcement for 60-90 days. Reports indicate he's already engaging in discussions with Chinese officials regarding the matter.

The possibility of a sale to a Western entity remains uncertain, although reports suggest a full acquisition is being considered. Elon Musk, involved with the incoming administration, is reportedly acting as a potential intermediary for interested buyers, or may even pursue a purchase himself.

In anticipation of the ban, users have migrated to alternative platforms like Red Note (Xiaohongshu), with reports indicating a significant surge in new users.

TikTok's future in the U.S. hinges on a successful sale or a last-minute executive order from the Trump administration. The situation remains highly fluid.