It hasn't even been a full day since ByteDance shut down TikTok in the US and now it says it's coming back. In a statement released Sunday afternoon, TikTok wrote: “In accordance with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.” The statement also thanked Trump, who will be sworn in on Monday and previously said he was considering giving TikTok an extension (although ByteDance has not expressed interest in selling). “We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States,” TikTok said.
At the time of writing, the TikTok app is back up and running for me despite previously displaying a message saying “I can't use TikTok for now.” CapCut, however, another of the apps affected by the ban, is still not available.
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TIKTOK STATEMENT:
According to our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service. We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will not face sanctions by providing TikTok to more than 170…
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