TikTok Could Be Banned Next Year: 5 Alternatives to Fill the Void - CNET

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the US. The bill's passage is the latest event in the years-long fight between the popular Chinese app and the US government. US lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Chew in March 2023 and in January 2024 over concerns that TikTok could be used to gather intelligence from Americans and spread misinformation. Chew has denied those accusations and criticized the new bill, claiming that it is "a ban on... [users'] voice."

If you're one of the nearly 150 million Americans who actively use TikTok, you may be wondering when the ban will take effect and where else you can find your fix of short-form content. Rest assured, TikTok won't be going anywhere anytime soon: the ban, if it happens, will not begin until January 2025 at the earliest. 

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In the meantime, here are some other short-video creation apps you can check out.