What we know about the TikTok ban

US TikTok ban pushes users to RedNote, sparking Mandarin learning spike.

: The U.S. Supreme Court decision effectively bans TikTok, prompting users to shift to RedNote, now topping the U.S. App Store. With this transition, there's a notable rise in Americans learning Mandarin on Duolingo, marking a 216% growth. Amongst this upheaval, entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban express interest in funding TikTok alternatives.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law forcing TikTok to shut down unless it divests its U.S. operations, leading to its distribution ban starting Sunday. Consequently, TikTok users are migrating to RedNote, a Chinese app now the No. 1 free app in the U.S., although this transition presents challenges for some.

As TikTok users adopt RedNote, there's been a significant uptick in Americans learning Mandarin on Duolingo, experiencing a 216% increase compared to last year. This surge particularly peaked in mid-January, coinciding with RedNote's rising adoption.

In a broader tech landscape, Mark Cuban shows interest in funding a TikTok alternative through Bluesky's AT Protocol. Additionally, other tech news highlights include Nintendo's new Switch, Sonos CEO's departure, and changes to various social media and AI platforms.

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