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Ridgewood NJ, a preliminary deal to place TikTok’s US operations under American control has been announced by the White House, a move intended to prevent a nationwide ban on the popular social media app. This agreement aims to address long-standing national security and data privacy concerns surrounding the Chinese-owned platform.
What Does the Deal Mean for TikTok?
Under the new proposal, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, will license its powerful content recommendation algorithm to a US investor group. This group is set to include major players like software giant Oracle and private equity firm Silver Lake. Oracle will also take on a critical role, overseeing platform security and managing the algorithm.
The deal reportedly involves other influential figures, including Dell CEO Michael Dell and Fox Corporation’s leaders, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch. ByteDance’s ownership stake will be reduced, and it would hold only one seat on a new seven-member board, a significant step toward American control.
Why the Shift in Ownership?
The potential ban on TikTok stemmed from fears that the Chinese government could access US user data or influence the content shown on the platform. By placing control of the algorithm and data in American hands, the deal is designed to alleviate these security risks while allowing the app to continue operating for its millions of US users.
President Trump is expected to delay the TikTok ban for the fifth time this week as the final details of the agreement are worked out. The move signals a potential end to a years-long standoff and a new era for one of the world’s most influential social media apps.
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