TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance, US Supreme Court determines whether it will continue operating or close

On the other hand, TikTok is accused of being aware that its live streaming service encourages sexual behavior and exploits children but chose to ignore this for the sake of profit.

These allegations were revealed in the materials of a recent lawsuit opened by the state of Utah, United States.

Quoting Reuters, Monday (6/1/2025), these allegations were published on Friday, August 3, ahead of the ban on TikTok in the US which is scheduled to take effect on January 19 2025. The ban on TikTok in the US will be canceled if its owner in China, ByteDance, sells the media application social media to US companies.

Previously, US President-Elect Donald Trump had asked the US Supreme Court to postpone the ban on TikTok.

Responding to accusations from the state of Utah, TikTok claims that they prioritize security in the TikTok live streaming feature.

Utah’s initial lawsuit accusing TikTok of exploiting children was filed in June 2024 by the state’s Consumer Protection Division.

Attorney General Sean Reyes said the TikTok Live feature creates a “virtual nightclub” that pairs victims with adult predators in real time.