TikTok Shuts Down: Video App Goes Dark in U.S. as Divestiture Bill Is Set to Become Law
TikTok has actually closed down.
The hugely popular social video app has actually gone dark in the U.S. as the divestiture costs is set to ended up being law at midnight on Jan. 19.
When The Hollywood Reporter opened the app around 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday, a message turned up which checked out, "sorry TikTok isn't offered today."
"A law prohibiting TikTok has actually been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that suggests you can't utilize TikTok in the meantime," it continued. "We are lucky that President Trump has actually suggested that he will deal with us on an option to renew TikTok once he takes workplace Please remain tuned!"
It then offers users the choice to close the app, or click "find out more," which directs them to the TikTok site.
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