China considering TikTok US sale to Elon Musk if company fails to fend off potential ban: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

China considering TikTok US sale to Elon Musk if company fails to fend off potential ban: Report

Hindustan Times  

China is considering an option of selling TikTok’s operations in the United States to billionaire Elon Musk, Bloomberg reported. The Supreme Court gave ByteDance a January 19 deadline to either sell TikTok or face a potential ban in the country on national security grounds. A TikTok ban is good news for other US social media platforms such as Meta Platforms' Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube. A sale of the social media platform to Elon Musk could bring it closer to his treatment of Twitter, which the Tesla and SpaceX CEO bought in 2023 and rebranded as “X.”

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Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations
16 hours, 57 minutes ago

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Social media giant 'X', owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against Government of India, challenging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations It raised concerns over the Centre's interpretation of the Information Technology Act, particularly …

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company

The Hindu  

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States. Trump’s order came a few days after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law that required TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest or be banned in January. In January, Perplexity …

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company

Associated Press  

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the United States. Trump’s order came a few days after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law that required TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest or be banned in January. In January, Perplexity …

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump
1 week, 4 days ago

4 groups in talks to buy TikTok, says Trump

Firstpost  

After suspending the bipartisan ban on TikTok shortly after assuming office, US President Donald Trump has been pursuing a sale of the app’s US operations for its continued working in the country Trump’s proposed involvement of the US government in TikTok’s operations, particularly his desire for the US govt to hold a 50% stake in a joint venture, has raised …

Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: All options good
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1 week, 4 days ago

Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: All options good

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good. TikTok's fate has been up in the air since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took …

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’
1 week, 6 days ago

TikTok ban: Donald Trump open to extending another olive branch to Chinese company; ‘Lot of interest in…’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has signalled his willingness to save the popular short-video app TikTok from another potential ban. Donald Trump on giving extension to TikTok: Speaking to the media on Thursday, Trump said there was a ‘lot of interest’ in buying TikTok and he would probably not need an extension given that there was still another month left untill …

TikTok accuses Australia of favouritism in social media crackdown, targets YouTube’s special treatment
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

TikTok accuses Australia of favouritism in social media crackdown, targets YouTube’s special treatment

Live Mint  

TikTok has strongly criticised the Australian government for exempting YouTube from a sweeping social media crackdown that will see under-16s banned from most platforms, reported Bloomberg. Meta’s submission stated that the special treatment afforded to YouTube “makes a mockery of the government’s stated intention to protect young people.” However, TikTok’s response has been the most outspoken, reflecting its frustration that …

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost
3 weeks ago

With TikTok future uncertain in US, Instagram plans new Reels app: Report – Firstpost

Firstpost  

TikTok is facing a US law that ordered the company to break off from its Chinese owner ByteDance or otherwise be banned in the United States over national security concerns regarding the data it gathers on users Instagram is considering rolling out a new app exclusively for its short-form video feature Reels. The development comes as TikTok’s future in the …

Instagram May Launch Separate App for Reels: Report
Top News
3 weeks ago

Instagram May Launch Separate App for Reels: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Instagram is reportedly considering launching a separate app for its short-form video feature, Reels, in light of TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States. Last year, former US President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, to sell to a US owner or shut down. While signing the order, Trump suggested that the US government should be a half …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Deccan Chronicle  

TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban.TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app or be banned in …

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s what happens next
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1 month ago

TikTok is back on the app store, but it’s not safe from another ban. Here’s what happens next

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok is back in the U.S. app stores Thursday following …

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores
1 month ago

President Donald Trump postpones TikTok ban, App reinstated on Apple and Google Stores

Live Mint  

After being temporarily removed from digital marketplaces, TikTok has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores in the United States. The return follows President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the enforcement of a ban that would have permanently barred the app from the country. This brief interruption led to an exodus of users flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
1 month ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the U.S., after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a TikTok ban. TikTok, which is operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance, was removed from Apple and Google’s app stores on Jan. 18 to comply with a law that requires ByteDance to divest the app …

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban
1 month ago

TikTok returns on Apple, Google app stores as Trump delays ban

The Hindu  

TikTok returned on the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday, as President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the companies they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. The popular short video app, used by 170 million American users, started restoring its services, weeks after the app went dark, …

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in US after Donald Trump delayed ban

India Today  

TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. Although TikTok resumed service after Trump's assurances, Google opens new tab and Apple opens new tab kept the app …

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban

Al Jazeera  

Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid national security concerns from some US officials. TikTok has returned to the app stores of Apple and Google in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a ban on the popular social media app, operated by Chinese technology firm ByteDance. The app’s fate had been …

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.

LA Times  

TikTok is once again available on Apple’s app store and Google Play. Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban. TikTok responded by suing the U.S. government, saying a ban would violate 1st Amendment rights and …

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay
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1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok returns to US Apple and Google app stores after Trump's ban delay

ABC  

Social media platform TikTok has returned to Apple and Google mobile app stores in the United States after President Donald Trump delayed its ban until April 5 and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining the Chinese app. TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, started restoring its services on AAPL.O and GOOGLE.O on Thursday, …

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back in Apple, Google app stores in U.S.

Salon  

TikTok is back in Apple and Google app stores in the U.S., nearly a month after it was removed from them. Related TikTok Shop booming while facing a ban After receiving assurance from the Department of Justice that the ban would not be enforced, TikTok has reappeared in the app stores and is available to download again, according to The …

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores

NPR  

TikTok is back on the Apple and Google app stores toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP Apple and Google have returned TikTok to mobile app stores in the U.S., ending a nearly month-long standoff between the tech giants and the video platform since a law banning the app took effect in January. The tech firms yanked TikTok from app stores on Jan. …

Elon Musk says he is not interested in buying TikTok
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk says he is not interested in buying TikTok

Deccan Chronicle  

Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner ByteDance. "I have not put in a bid for TikTok," Musk said a week after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to Musk buying the …

Musk says not interested in acquiring TikTok
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk says not interested in acquiring TikTok

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk said that he was not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app that the United States has been trying to ban over national security concerns with its Chinese owner ByteDance. "I have not put in a bid for TikTok," Musk said a week after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was open to Musk buying the …

'I Have Not Put In A Bid For TikTok', Elon Musk Clarifies He Has No Interest In Taking Over Company's US Operations
1 month, 1 week ago

'I Have Not Put In A Bid For TikTok', Elon Musk Clarifies He Has No Interest In Taking Over Company's US Operations

ABP News  

Speculations were surfacing earlier about Chinese officials reaching out to X owner Elon Musk for the acquisition of TikTok's operations in the US. Now Musk has stated that he has no interest in acquiring TikTok, the widely popular short video app currently facing potential bans in the United States over concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Musk, who …

Elon Musk says he has no interest in acquiring TikTok's US operations
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk says he has no interest in acquiring TikTok's US operations

Firstpost  

Musk, however, said he did not wish to acquire the company. “I’m not chomping at the bit to acquire TikTok” Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok’s operations in the United States, in comments released Saturday. “I’ve not put in a …

Elon Musk dismisses TikTok purchase speculations: ’I don’t have any plans for it’
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk dismisses TikTok purchase speculations: ’I don’t have any plans for it’

Live Mint  

illionaire Elon Musk has confirmed that he is not interested in purchasing TikTok, the popular short-video app under threat of a US ban due to national security concerns with its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Musk's comments on TikTok Elon Musk's remarks, made in late January, were released online by The WELT Group, a division of German media company Axel Springer SE, …

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website
1 month, 1 week ago

TikTok to let U.S. Android users download app via kits on its website

The Hindu  

TikTok said on Friday it was allowing U.S. Android users to download and connect to the short video app through package kits on its website, in an effort to circumvent restrictions on the popular platform in the country. Apple and Google have not reinstated TikTok to their app stores since a U.S. law took effect on January 19 requiring its …

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
55 years, 2 months ago

TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?

Wired  

Lauren Goode: That is one of the hardest languages to learn, so godspeed to you. Well, we're going to go to one that's fully based in China, definitely does not have servers in the United States to the extent that TikTok does. In fact, we're going to be posting memes and jokes about saying goodbye to our trusted Chinese spy." …

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texas bans DeepSeek, RedNote & Lemon8 on government devices, goes after Chinese tech businesses

Firstpost  

In a statement, Governor Abbott warned that Texas would not tolerate the infiltration of its critical infrastructure through apps that harvest data. Building on the 2022 ban of TikTok, Abbott has now prohibited six additional apps—DeepSeek, Lemon8 and RedNote, and some stock-trading apps The decision to broaden the list of banned apps comes as cybersecurity experts raise alarms about the …

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices

Deccan Chronicle  

Austin: Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a ban on Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek for government-issued devices, becoming the first state to restrict the popular chatbot in such a manner. The governor also prohibited popular Chinese-owned social media apps Xiaohongshu, or what some are calling RedNote, and Lemon8 from all state-issued devices. “Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist …

Only a Great Firewall of America can block Chinese apps like DeepSeek and TikTok now
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only a Great Firewall of America can block Chinese apps like DeepSeek and TikTok now

The Independent  

For a few days in mid January, something happened on the internet that had never happened before – at least not on this scale. Some even referred to it as “2025’s Berlin Wall” moment, with RedNote offering US users a peek through the cyber barrier that usually separates the two countries, known as China’s Great Firewall. “DeepSeek’s arrival is a …

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices

The Hindu  

Greg Abbott issued a ban on Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek for government-issued devices, becoming the first state to restrict the popular chatbot in such a manner. The governor also prohibited popular Chinese-owned social media apps Xiaohongshu, or what some are calling RedNote, and Lemon8 from all state-issued devices. “Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our …

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texas governor orders ban on DeepSeek, RedNote for government devices

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a ban on Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek for government-issued devices, becoming the first state to restrict the popular chatbot in such a manner. The governor also prohibited popular Chinese-owned social media apps Xiaohongshu, or what some are calling RedNote, and Lemon8 from all state-issued devices. “Texas will not allow the …

Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, calls for bidding war over app
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok, calls for bidding war over app

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire video-sharing platform TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app, reported Reuters. US President Donald Trump has called for a bidding war over TikTok Donald Trump said that there were many contenders looking to buy TikTok and that he “would …

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok

Al Jazeera  

US president says there’s ‘great interest’ in purchasing the video-sharing platform facing a ban on national security grounds. United States President Donald Trump has said Microsoft is among the companies considering buying TikTok so the platform can avoid a ban on national security grounds. Asked late on Monday if Microsoft was in talks to acquire the popular video-sharing app, Trump …

Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban lifted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Am I being censored? Some US TikTok users say app feels different after ban lifted

The Hindu  

U.S. TikTok users who once saw the app as a haven for free speech say they see signs of censorship after the platform, which is owned by China's ByteDance, was revived by an executive order from President Donald Trump. Some claimed TikTok was striking comments that used phrases like "Free Palestine" and "Free Luigi," a reference to Luigi Mangione, who …

Perplexity AI's new proposal for TikTok could give 50% stake to US government
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Perplexity AI's new proposal for TikTok could give 50% stake to US government

Hindustan Times  

Perplexity AI has come up with a new proposal to TikTok's parent company, China-based ByteDance, that would allow the US government to own up to 50 per cent stake in the new entity that the merged business would create, The Associated Press reported. ByteDance hadn't responded to the first proposal, which sought to create a new structure to merge the …

Oracle and Microsoft in talks to take over TikTok under Trump administration plan: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Oracle and Microsoft in talks to take over TikTok under Trump administration plan: Report

Live Mint  

Donald Trump administration is working on a plan to save TikTok by tapping Oracle and a group of outside investors that includes Microsoft to take control of the short-video app, according to an NPR report citing sources. TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance is said to retain a minority stake in the company, but the reported deal could see the app's algorithm, …

TikTok users claim increased restrictions on speech after US revival under Trump order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TikTok users claim increased restrictions on speech after US revival under Trump order

Live Mint  

TikTok users in the United States are raising concerns over signs of increased censorship on the platform, following its recent revival under an executive order from former President Donald Trump. Once hailed as a haven for free speech, the app—owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance—appears to be undergoing significant changes, with some users reporting heightened content moderation and restrictions on …

TikTok loaded phones selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, as app stays unavailable in US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

TikTok loaded phones selling for thousands of dollars on eBay, as app stays unavailable in US

Live Mint  

Smartphones pre-loaded with TikTok are being sold for thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online stores as the Chinese app continues to remain absent on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the US, the Associated Press reported. The ByteDance-owned app had become unavailable to users in the US and was also removed from App …

Trump says banning TikTok won’t make Americans safer from China. He may have a point
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says banning TikTok won’t make Americans safer from China. He may have a point

CNN  

New York CNN — President Donald Trump on Wednesday batted down the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, saying, “Is it that important for China to be spying on young people? In his 2020 executive order that unsuccessfully tried to ban the app, Trump said TikTok’s data collection could allow China’s government “to track the locations of Federal employees and contractors, …

From Elon Musk, MrBeast and Oracle’s Larry Ellison to Netflix and US govt: Suitors who can help TikTok avoid a US ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Elon Musk, MrBeast and Oracle’s Larry Ellison to Netflix and US govt: Suitors who can help TikTok avoid a US ban

Live Mint  

Popular social media platform TikTok, backed by Chinese company ByteDance, which received a nearly two-and-a-half month lifeline from US President Donald Trump on January 19, is scrambling to find a new buyer for its US operations to avoid a ban. Donald Trump's choices to run TikTok Elon Musk The world's richest man, Elon Musk, with a net worth of $440 …

VPN sales spike in the US as TikTok users face access restrictions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

VPN sales spike in the US as TikTok users face access restrictions

India Today  

The latest addition to the TikTok survival guide is a VPN service, soaring in demand as users scramble to recover their lost content. As users wait for the app’s return to the official app stores, many who deleted the application are turning to alternatives like VPNs, or virtual private networks to recover their content. TikTok’s app remains unavailable from Apple’s …

Donald Trump Dismisses Concerns On China Spying Via TikTok: Here's What He Said
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Dismisses Concerns On China Spying Via TikTok: Here's What He Said

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump has downplayed national security concerns surrounding TikTok, the popular video-sharing app under scrutiny for its ties to China. “You could say the same about everything made in China,” Trump remarked after host Sean Hannity raised concerns about TikTok's data practices, reported the Washington Times. Young people watching crazy videos and things.” TikTok's Future Hangs In Balance …

Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Instagram courts TikTok stars during turbulent times

Raw Story  

by Julie JAMMOT Meta-owned Instagram has been wooing creators from TikTok as the China-based video-snippet sharing app's future remains uncertain in the United States. After officially increasing the allowed length of videos and adding a new editing tool, Meta recently began letting TikTok creators earn as much as $5,000 over the course of three months for posting "Reels" to Facebook …

California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans the app?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans the app?

LA Times  

When Assemblymember Alex Lee was sworn into office at age 25, he became the youngest state lawmaker in nearly a century. The self-described “Zoomer” from San José started using TikTok in 2020 and now, five years later, he continues to reach voters on the app, distilling complicated policy issues into bite-sized clips. “That’s also why I avoid the trendy stuff.” …

What next for TikTok? MrBeast and Elon Musk among potential buyers as ban deadline looms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What next for TikTok? MrBeast and Elon Musk among potential buyers as ban deadline looms

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. So, what I am thinking about saying to somebody is, ‘buy it and give half to the …

Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban

Wired  

Panic over the US TikTok ban increased usage and downloads of a slew of alternative social media apps, including Texas-based Clapper, Chinese-owned RedNote, and Likee, a little-known platform out of Singapore with an AI-powered video feed similar to TikTok’s, according to new market research. People in the US could not access TikTok for about 14 hours on late Saturday into …

‘If he wanted to buy it…’: Trump says he is open to Musk acquiring TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘If he wanted to buy it…’: Trump says he is open to Musk acquiring TikTok

Firstpost  

TikTok is facing down a US law that ordered the company to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or be banned in the United States US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk – the owner of social media platform X – buying Chinese-owned app TikTok. TikTok is facing down a US law …

Trump says would be open to Musk buying TikTok
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says would be open to Musk buying TikTok

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would be open to tech billionaire Elon Musk -- the owner of social media platform X -- buying Chinese-owned app TikTok. "I would be if he wanted to buy it," Trump told reporters when asked if he was open to Musk, world's richest man and the head of a budget cutting initiative in …

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was open to billionaire Elon Musk buying social media app TikTok if the Tesla CEO wanted to do so. Bloomberg News reported last week that Chinese officials were in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok's operations in the United States to Musk, though the company has denied that. The …

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