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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Cuthbertson

How TikTok plans to get around the US ban

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  • TikTok is reportedly developing a new, separate application specifically for its US users, with a planned launch in September.
  • This development comes amid a potential US ban on the video-sharing platform unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells its American operations.
  • A sale agreement is said to be in place, with the new app expected to be available in US app stores from 5 September.
  • Donald Trump has stated that the United States "pretty much" has a deal regarding TikTok's sale and will engage in discussions with China.
  • The controversy surrounding TikTok centres on national security concerns, including allegations that ByteDance could manipulate content or misuse user data.

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TikTok to build brand new version of its app to avoid US ban

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