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>Just go to TikTok.com.

My understanding is that the ban does include accessing TikTok via the website.



> My understanding is that the ban does include accessing TikTok via the website

Unless something changed since the law was passed, it does not.


The law's definition of "foreign adversary controlled application" specifically includes "website, desktop application, mobile application, or augmented or immersive technology" that is operated by ByteDance or TikTok.


Yes. Now look at the sanctions. It's a ban on distribution through app stores.




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