TikTok has denied reports of a pending sale to Elon Musk, while Chinese officials are contemplating this option due to looming U.S. legal pressures. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on a law that could enforce a ban if TikTok's U.S. operations aren't sold by January 19, concerns persist over national security implications. Despite ByteDance's preference to maintain control, contingency discussions with Musk's X have surfaced. Meanwhile, TikTok users are exploring alternatives in case of a ban, with rising interest in other platforms, including competitor apps.