The U.S. government has formally opposed TikTok's request to delay the January 19th sale deadline, responding with a 25-page document just 38 days before the cutoff date. This development follows TikTok's emergency injunction motion to the Supreme Court after an appellate court unanimously upheld the ban.

ByteDance-owned TikTok faces a divestment deadline that could result in the app's U.S. shutdown unless a 90-day presidential extension is granted or courts intervene. The platform has consistently refused to sell and argues the requirement amounts to an outright ban.

In its injunction filing, TikTok emphasized the Supreme Court's unique position to review this case and suggested that a delay would allow the incoming administration to establish its stance, potentially resolving the conflict.

The government's response strongly opposes any deadline extension, stating: "[TikTok and ByteDance] are not entitled to an injunction against an Act of Congress when the only court to consider their constitutional challenge has rejected it." Officials argue that TikTok minimizes legitimate national security concerns that all three government branches have acknowledged.

While the legal battle continues, content creators are preparing for possible U.S. operations cessation. Simultaneously, investor groups remain interested in acquiring the platform despite high valuations, and competitors are positioning themselves:

• Warner Music-licensed Connyct launched on the App Store
• Triller is planning a major comeback
• Spotify is testing short-form video features

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