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by qingcharles 522 days ago
That wasn't an executive order, as far as I'm aware it was just a statement. It had no legal value, which was why TikTok asked for more assurance.

The fine to each company (Apple, Google, Oracle, TikTok) was in the order of around $5bn each if they kept the lights on, so I would be hesitant to keep it running too without something in writing.
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wumeow 522 days ago
If TikTok was concerned that Biden’s statement wouldn’t be honored, they wouldn’t have turned service back on today while Biden is still president. They’ve had months to work out some sort of deal with Trump, this whole show they’ve put on the past couple days is propaganda.
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qingcharles 521 days ago
I have to agree with this. If they'd waited until Monday it would have been different, but legally nothing changed overnight except more puffery.
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grajaganDev 522 days ago
Right. The Legal teams at Apple and Google will follow the existing law as written.

No EO from Trump will change that.

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