Tiktok is developing a New version of your application for us users In the middle of the threat of a ban in the country. The popular short video platform, owned by the Chinese company Bytedance, could be forced to close its operations in the United States if it is not sold to an American owner before September 17th.
According to recent relationships, Tiktok would already have a current sales agreementwhich would allow the launch of an independent version of the app, managed by a company based in the United States. Respect the needs of Donald Trump’s governmentThose who insist on the fact that the platform must cut its connections with China for national security reasons.
A new version of Tiktok could arrive in the United States
According to the portal InformationThe new version of Tiktok I could reach applications on September 5th. Current users can continue to use the app as usual until March next year, but in the end they will have to migrate to the new version to continue enjoying the service.
Although the details are not yet definitive, The experience for users should remain similarbut with a different corporate structure. The idea is that the new Tiktok is mostly controlled by US investors, which would reassure the authorities on the management of the data of the over 170 million users in the United States.
The competition with the United States. It seems to be close to the end
The main concern of the US authorities lies in the possibility of bytes Share user data with the Chinese government or manipulate the content to spread propaganda. The FBI warned of these risks, which led Trump to ask for the sale of the app or his total ban.
Initially, an agreement had been raised Transfer Tiktok’s operations to an American companyBut the plan stood when China announced that she would not approve it, in response to the rates imposed by Trump to Chinese products. However, the President of the United States has indicated that “practically” there is an ongoing agreement and that negotiations with China will continue in the next few days.
What will happen if the sale is not concretized?
If bytedance has not closed an agreement in time, Tiktok could disappear from applications in the United Statesfollowing the executive order of Trump. This would be a serious blow for the platform, which has grown exponentially in recent years, especially among young people.
For now, Tiktok has not made official statements about these relationships, but everything indicates it The company is working against the clock to guarantee its future In one of its most important markets.
In the meantime, Users can continue to enjoy their favorite videosBut they must be attentive to the next ads, since the panorama of Tiktok in the United States could change very soon.
