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Trump Mulls Executive Order to Suspend TikTok Ban Enforcement

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering issuing an executive order that would suspend the enforcement of the law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok for a period of 60 to 90 days. The Washington Post, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that Trump’s administration is contemplating this move as a way to delay the mandatory sale or ban set by a previous law, which is currently poised to take effect. This potential suspension would give Trump time to explore a political resolution to the ongoing concerns about TikTok’s operations in the United States.

 

Chinese AI Firm Zhipu Opposes U.S. Export Control Entity List Inclusion

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Beijing-based artificial intelligence firm Zhipu Huazhang Technology expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to include it and its subsidiaries on the export control entity list. The company issued a statement on its official WeChat account, claiming that the decision lacked factual foundation.

Zhipu, which is involved in the development of advanced AI technologies, responded firmly to the move, which restricts the company’s access to U.S. exports, preventing them from receiving goods or technology without a special license that is typically denied. This addition to the entity list comes amid growing concerns from the U.S. over the potential use of AI for military applications and national security risks associated with China’s technological advancements.

The company emphasized that its inclusion on the list would not significantly impact its operations, asserting that it has mastered the core technology for large language models.

 

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to Attend Trump Inauguration Amid US Ban Uncertainty

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Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, is set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, as reported by The New York Times. According to sources, Chew has been invited to sit in a position of honor during the event, traditionally reserved for former presidents, family members, and other distinguished guests.

TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, have not yet commented on this development. The announcement comes at a time of significant uncertainty for the app in the U.S. Despite having over 170 million American users and generating an estimated $20 billion in revenue by 2025, TikTok faces the imminent threat of a ban due to national security concerns.

The U.S. government has mandated that ByteDance must divest its U.S. operations by January 19, or face a nationwide ban on the app. The law, signed by President Joe Biden last April, has triggered a legal battle, with the U.S. Supreme Court currently deliberating whether to uphold or pause the ban.

There are also reports that Trump is considering issuing an executive order that would delay the shutdown by 60 to 90 days, although the legal framework for such a move remains unclear. TikTok has made plans to shut down its U.S. operations on Sunday unless there is a last-minute intervention.

As the situation continues to unfold, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain, with both the company and lawmakers exploring various potential solutions.