Ada Derana Big Focus | 27-12-2023

World News

• TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in
  A message appearing for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning "you can't use TikTok for now".
• Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US
  BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
• Is TikTok banned in the US? What to know after Supreme Court decision
  Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?
• UK set to introduce digital driving licences
  The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.
• TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible
  Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.