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Biden has signed a bill banning TikTok if its Chinese parent company doesn’t divest within a year. The legislation was attached to a foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel, compelling the Senate to pass it alongside other measures.

TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, must now find a new owner, with a possible three-month extension if progress is made. The move aims to disconnect the popular social media platform from China due to national security concerns.

CEO Shou Chew has maintained that such a sale will not happen and that the company will challenge the law in court, which could create significant delays. TikTok argues that the law violates First Amendment rights.

TikTok spokesperson: “As we continue to challenge this unconstitutional ban, we will continue investing and innovating to ensure TikTok remains a space where Americans of all walks of life can safely come to share their experiences, find joy, and be inspired.”