The landscape of popular social media applications is shifting dramatically in the United States as TikTok faces a significant ban, bringing along CapCut, another widely used platform, into the shadows.
In case you have missed the developments, a new legislation was enacted last year that requires ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest its ownership by January 19, 2025. Failure to comply with this mandate would result in the removal of the app from all major app stores, including the App Store. This law signifies serious repercussions for platforms that fall under ByteDance?s umbrella.
ByteDance has made it clear that it will not be selling TikTok, which means the enforcement of this ban is imminent and unavoidable.
Unfortunately, TikTok is not the only platform under the ByteDance umbrella. The company is also responsible for CapCut, a popular video editing service that has temporarily suspended its operations just before the midnight deadline of January 19. This has raised concerns among users who rely on CapCut for their editing needs.
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The message displayed on CapCut?s landing page reads, ?Sorry, CapCut isn?t available right now.? The notification informs users that due to the newly enacted law banning CapCut in the U.S., the app’s services will be inaccessible. However, the company assures users that they are currently working on restoring service in the U.S. and advises them to stay updated. Meanwhile, users can still access and manage their account data, which provides a small silver lining in a challenging situation.
Recent reports from USA Today have highlighted the uncertainty regarding whether CapCut would be affected by the same legislation that targets TikTok. Nevertheless, it now appears that the situation is more definitive; CapCut, alongside TikTok, will remain unavailable to users in the United States for the foreseeable future, limiting access to both entertainment and editing tools.
Just days prior to the ban taking effect, the Supreme Court declined to review a case that sought to repeal this law. However, former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in reassessing the situation once he assumes office on January 20, potentially signaling future changes in this ongoing legal battle.
