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February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
February 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
TikTok returns to app stores
The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
February 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
February 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok
The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
February 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
February 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
February 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
January 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok
President Donald Trump has pivoted from calling for TikTok to be banned, during his previous term, to now working on a deal to keep the social media app staying in business in the U.S.
January 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
January 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
1 month ago
TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say
The executive order attempts to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban.
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TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users
After shutting down in the U.S., TikTok is back for many users, crediting its return to a decision by Donald Trump to save the app days before taking office for his second presidential term.
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Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal
President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
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TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action
The app turned itself back on following a 14-hour shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump promised he would sign an executive order delaying a nationwide ban.
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TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users
A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
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TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban
Hours after a nationwide TikTok ban took effect on Sunday, the app is back up and running after President-elect Donald Trump promises to delay enforcement of the ban.
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TikTok says it's restoring service for US users
Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
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With TikTok banned in the US, what happens to the app on your smartphone?
The Supreme Court rejected TikTok's First Amendment argument.
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US bans TikTok. Here's what could come next
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban.
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TikTok unavailable in app stores, goes dark for some users ahead of ban
"TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps are no longer available in the United States, and visitors to the United States might have limited access to features," Apple said.
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US TikTok ban goes into effect
The social media app now shares a message that it’s unavailable and apologizes to its users that the app went dark, as it now looks to President-elect Donald Trump for its return.
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TikTok ban in US goes into effect
ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze and contributor Mike Muse join Live to discuss if President-elect Donald Trump will save the popular app.
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The fallout from the TikTok ban
As TikTok goes dark overnight, ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze and Mike Muse take a closer look at what’s next for the more than 100 million U.S. users, content creators and more.
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TikTok threatens to 'go dark'
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he plans to give the social media app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the U.S.
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TikTok threatens to go dark as new law kicks in
We posted, and you decided this week's Social Story is on the looming TikTok ban. Creators Nadya Okamoto and Shereen Pavlides discuss next steps and hopes for the future.
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Trump to consider 90-day extension for TikTok as nationwide ban looms
Alex Presha discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s statement that he will “likely” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a complete ban.
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Less than 24 hours before TikTok goes dark
Morgan Norwood delivers the latest updates on popular social media app TikTok as users search for alternative platforms.
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Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the United States.
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TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement
TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban
The app announced it will "go dark" tomorrow as users flock to another Chinese app as an alternative.
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TikTok ban deadline looms as users with millions of followers say their goodbyes
TikTok may be banned in the U.S. on Sunday due to user privacy concerns. Many of its popular content creators are saying goodbye as most of them used the app for both primary and secondary income.
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Wired senior editor on the future of TikTok
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Andrew Couts, a senior editor for Wired, about TikTok’s future and whether it’s different from other Chinese-owned apps that gather Americans’ personal information.
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Meet the TikToker who is spreading joy with his mountainside adventures
Peter Mairhofer, who resides in Austria, hopes his videos encourage others to see the beauty around them.
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TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court, set to take effect Sunday
All nine justices rejected arguments about free speech made by lawyers for the app, which is owned by a China-based company. President-elect Donald Trump said he will "review the situation."
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'Be prepared for the worst', in case of TikTok ban says online creator Giselle Ugarte
Giselle Ugarte, an online creator and social media coach, warned her clients to be ready for a possible TikTok ban to take effect in a couple of days.
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What Supreme Court ruling means for future of TikTok
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Elizabeth Schulze, as well as ABC News contributor Channa Lloyd, discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
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TikTok ban upheld by Supreme Court days before law takes effect
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and ABC News contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the ruling involving the social media platform.
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How TikTok can still avoid a ban, according to experts
Ban is set to take effect this week, unless TikTok cuts ties with parent firm.
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Biden won't enforce TikTok ban on last day of his presidency
The Biden administration doesn't plan to take action that forces TikTok to immediately go dark for U.S. users on Sunday, an administration official told ABC News.
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Clocks tick down to TikTok ban on Sunday
The popular app is just three days away from a nationwide ban unless the Supreme Court steps in before then.
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By the Numbers: Impending impacts of the TikTok ban
A look at the numbers a TikTok ban could have and the other social media apps users are flocking to.
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TikTok alternatives to consider if the app is banned
The TikTok ban is just days away if the Supreme Court doesn't stop it, so many are scrambling to find other social media platforms.
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What happens if TikTok ban goes into effect on Jan. 19?
The majority of Supreme Court justices appeared inclined to uphold a federal law that would ban the company unless China-based parent ByteDance divests from it.
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What's next for TikTok?
As the impending ruling from the Supreme Court likely in the next few days, ABC News' Alexis Christoforous provides the latest updates on TikTok's legal battle.
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SCOTUS likely to uphold TikTok ban
Mike Muse and Kim Whele discuss the Supreme Court's possible ruling and what it might mean for Americans.
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Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok ban in US
ABC News’ Perry Russom reports what it means for millions of TikTok users as the nine justices on the Supreme Court weigh in days before the U.S ban on the app could take effect.
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US business leaders bid to buy TikTok
As the TikTok ban looms, Americans are asking, "what's next?" Investor Kevin O'Leary joins the show.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could ban TikTok in US
The Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold a law that would ban the video-sharing app TikTok in the U.S. after Jan. 19 unless its China-owned parent company divests.
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Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok
The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect
The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday as the justices heard a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app.
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Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok
TikTok's future in the U.S. is in question as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.
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