TikTok CEO Shou Chew has sought guidance from Elon Musk regarding potential policy changes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office in 2025. This development comes amid ongoing legal battles between TikTok and the U.S. government over potential nationwide bans.

Key developments in the TikTok situation:

• The Biden administration enacted legislation requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a U.S. ban
• Trump has publicly pledged to "save TikTok" if elected, joining the platform in June 2024
• Recent meetings between Trump and TikTok investor Jeff Yass suggest plans to prevent the ban
• ByteDance executives have reached out to various political figures, including Vice President Harris's team

The platform currently serves approximately 170 million monthly active users in the United States and employs 440 people in Culver City. According to USC Annenberg's Freddy Tran Nager, TikTok's fate will likely become part of broader negotiations involving China-U.S. relations, including tariffs and security agreements.

The current legal challenge centers on First Amendment rights, with TikTok arguing that a ban would violate constitutional protections. As the transition of power approaches, the platform's future in America remains uncertain, though early indicators suggest a potentially more favorable environment under the incoming administration.

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