TikTok is back online in the US after being temporarily shut down for less than 24 hours. The app faced uncertainty due to the Biden administration's announcement that it would not enforce a ban. TikTok, however, needed more written assurances from service providers. The situation escalated after President-elect Trump intervened, urging companies not to let TikTok remain offline, emphasizing that Americans deserved to see the exciting inauguration . Trump also promised an executive order that would delay any penalties and provided clarity to TikTok's service providers. The app is now operational again. A 90-day period could allow a potential sale, with Trump proposing a joint venture with 50% American ownership . This was in response to concerns over TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, being tied to China and possible national security risks, such as Chinese government access to American data or the manipulation of content. TikTok denied these accusations. The company thanked Trump for providing the necessary assurance and said it is working on a long-term solution, but the 90-day period remains to determine how this will unfold.
Vocabulary :
• ban (noun): An official or legal prohibition on something.
• inauguration (noun): A ceremony marking the beginning of a new president’s term in office.
• assurances (noun): Statements or promises intended to give confidence.
• restoration (noun): The act of bringing something back to its original state.
• divestiture (noun): The act of selling or disposing of a business or asset.
• ties (noun): Connections or relationships between people or entities.
• manipulate (verb): To control or influence something in an unfair or deceptive way.
• clarity (noun): Clearness or transparency in communication or understanding.