Creators are reeling from a rapid turn of events this weekend, many questioning the integrity of the platform's future.

Whether you’re a casual user or a dedicated creator, the possibility of TikTok shutting down in the U.S. raises many questions.

TikTok is now accessible again in the United States. Just how long that lasts will likely depend on incoming President Donald Trump.

Chinese authorities appear to be softening their stance on the fate of TikTok, possibly paving the way for Beijing-based ByteDance to begin talks with American investors, according to people familiar with the matter.

TikTok’s fate is still far from certain. While Trump has extended the deadline for a ban, he continues to push ByteDance to sell the app to an American company, at least in part. Should that fail to happen, it could put Trump and TikTok in an awkward spot, given the recent Supreme Court ruling that gave a green light to the ban.

This is really programmed to be addictive,” he said, noting how consuming content on his firm’s platform kept you “hooked.” While many companies were trying to master this new age of compulsive viewing,

TikTok's influence has been greater than its seemingly short-lived demise. The ByteDance-owned app returns after going dark over the weekend.

ByteDance has repeatedly stated it has no desire to sell TikTok, yet O’Leary has been persistent in his campaign to buy the U.S. arm of the platform — even without the algorithm in place.

TikTok’s attempts to blame the government are deceiving. The law is not an actual ban, and Congress gave TikTok a straightforward path to continue operating as it always has: Sever ties with the Chinese government, and the restrictions will be immediately lifted.

YouTube and TikTok star MrBeast is looking to buy TikTok as part of a group of investors, as a 75-day time limit ticks down for the social media company to