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Alphabet Faces Lawsuit Over TikTok's Google Play Return

6/11/2025

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Alphabet Inc. is in hot water over its decision to distribute TikTok through the Google Play store. Investor Zhaocheng Anthony Tan has filed a lawsuit, arguing that Google recklessly reinstated TikTok after a federal ban. He also took aim at the DOJ for not enforcing the ban against tech giants, leaving TikTok's future in the U.S. hanging in the balance.

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Alphabet Inc. is in hot water over its decision to distribute TikTok through the Google Play store. Investor Zhaocheng Anthony Tan has filed a lawsuit, arguing that Google recklessly reinstated TikTok after a federal ban. He also took aim at the DOJ for not enforcing the ban against tech giants, leaving TikTok's future in the U.S. hanging in the balance.