What is TikTok's future?
2 months, 1 week ago

What is TikTok's future?

China Daily  

Unless US President Joe Biden's administration immediately provides "a definitive statement to satisfy the most critical service providers assuring non-enforcement," TikTok will be forced to go dark on Sunday local time, TikTok said in a statement on Saturday, following the US Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law banning the app in the country. The statement came hours after the US Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok in the US on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell it, putting the popular short-video app on track to go dark in just two days, Reuters reported on Saturday. In direct reaction to the US Supreme Court's decision, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said on Friday that "we will do everything in our power to ensure our platform thrives" for the years to come. Following the US Supreme Court's decision, Trump said in a social media post that "the Supreme Court decision was expected, and everyone must respect it.

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China could get tariff relief if it strikes TikTok deal with US: Donald Trump
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3 days, 6 hours ago

China could get tariff relief if it strikes TikTok deal with US: Donald Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to reduce tariffs on China to get a deal done with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170 million Americans. He acknowledged the role China will play in getting any deal done, including giving its approval, saying "maybe I'll give them a little …

White House seriously considering deal from Oracle to run TikTok
2 weeks ago

White House seriously considering deal from Oracle to run TikTok

Politico  

It comes amid ongoing warnings from congressional Republicans and other China hawks that any new ownership deal — if it keeps TikTok’s underlying technology in Chinese hands — could be only a surface-level fix to the security concerns that led to last year’s sweeping bipartisan ban of the app. One of the three people familiar with the discussions with Oracle …

TikTok sale in progress? Vice President JD Vance expects US deal by April
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2 weeks ago

TikTok sale in progress? Vice President JD Vance expects US deal by April

India Today  

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that I think satisfies our national security concerns, allows there to be a distinct American TikTok enterprise,” Vance said in an interview with NBC …

Vance hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Vance hopeful ‘high-level’ TikTok deal will be completed by early April

Associated Press  

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline. “There will almost certainly be a high-level agreement that I think satisfies our national security concerns, allows there to be a distinct American TikTok enterprise,” Vance said in an interview with NBC …

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the company
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2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Trump says U.S. talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump says U.S. talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok

The Hindu  

U.S. 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 …

US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale, says Donald Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale, says Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration is discussing the sale of TikTok with four different groups and considers all options viable. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he would "probably" extend the April 5 deadline for ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to sell the social media platform or face a ban in the United States. …

Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: All options good
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2 weeks, 6 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…’
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Amazon and Microsoft reportedly eye TikTok acquisition, Elon Musk says not interested
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amazon and Microsoft reportedly eye TikTok acquisition, Elon Musk says not interested

India Today  

The uncertainty over TikTok’s future in the US is looming. This comes after the US president, Donald Trump, while extending the TikTok ban in the US, said he would like TikTok’s US operations to remain under American control. According to reports, Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle have privately explored ways to either acquire TikTok or take over its US operations, but …

'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, 2 weeks 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 …

'Can't think of a worse idea': GOP insider trashes Trump's new TikTok scheme
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Can't think of a worse idea': GOP insider trashes Trump's new TikTok scheme

Raw Story  

While Republican strategist Brad Todd is normally supportive of President Donald Trump's initiatives, he said the president would be making a massive mistake if he established a sovereign wealth fund and used it to buy TikTok. In the wake of Trump musing about buying TikTok on Monday, Todd appeared on CNN Tuesday to pour cold water on the entire venture …

Trump says an American sovereign wealth fund could acquire TikTok. Here’s what we know
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says an American sovereign wealth fund could acquire TikTok. Here’s what we know

CNN  

New York CNN — President Donald Trump said Monday that TikTok could be acquired by a newly proposed US sovereign wealth fund. The statement was light on details, but Trump said that TikTok could be “put in” the possible sovereign wealth fund, to preserve access to the popular short-form video app in the United States. “Other countries have sovereign wealth …

Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok
2 months ago

Donald Trump Explains Why He Wants A 'Bidding War' For TikTok

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome a “bidding war” for TikTok as he appeared to confirm that Microsoft is among the companies that have declared interest in acquiring the popular social media platform. Speaking to tech journalist Kara Swisher at the Code Conference in 2021, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella described the negotiations as …

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says Donald Trump
2 months ago

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says Donald Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Trump said last week that he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in 30 days. During his …

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future
2 months ago

Trump says Microsoft looking to purchase TikTok amid uncertainty about the apps future

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump said that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok and help the popular app avert an effective ban in April. 'I would say yes,' Trump told reporters when asked on Monday evening if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, a requirement …

Trump announces Microsoft is in race to acquire TikTok, expects a bidding war
2 months ago

Trump announces Microsoft is in race to acquire TikTok, expects a bidding war

Firstpost  

Trump has previously said that he was in discussions with several parties about purchasing TikTok and expects to make a decision on the app’s future within the next 30 days A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. PresidentDonald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration. File image/ Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is …

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
2 months ago

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. “I would say yes,” Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one of the companies interested in helping to bring about a new ownership of TikTok, …

Donald Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, teases potential bidding war
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2 months ago

Donald Trump confirms Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, teases potential bidding war

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok in the US. Without going into much detail, Trump said that there will be a ‘bidding war’ for the future of short video app and categorically stated that ‘China won’t be involved’. While confirming that Microsoft is in talks to buy US arm of TikTok, Trump …

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says US President Trump
2 months ago

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, says US President Trump

India Today  

US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Trump said last week that he was in talks with multiple people over buying TikTok and would likely have a decision on the popular app's future in 30 days. During his …

Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok
2 months 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 …

What the new TikTok is going to look like? The possibilities explained
2 months ago

What the new TikTok is going to look like? The possibilities explained

Firstpost  

There are reports that the United States government is looking to bring in software firm Oracle and US investors to take over TikTok’s operations in America. Let’s take a closer look The development comes after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban on TikTok for 75 days. There are reports that Oracle and some US investors …

Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties
2 months ago

Trump to decide TikTok's future in 30 days, discussing platform's sale with several parties

Firstpost  

The Trump administration is reportedly working on a plan that involves Oracle, and a group of investors taking control of TikTok’s operations. ByteDance would retain a stake, but Oracle would oversee key elements like data collection and software updates Trump’s proposed involvement of the US government in TikTok’s operations, particularly his desire for the US govt to hold a 50% …

Trump holds talks for sale of TikTok, to decide app's future in 30 days
2 months ago

Trump holds talks for sale of TikTok, to decide app's future in 30 days

Firstpost  

Amid reports that the White House is negotiating a deal for TikTok’s sale to Oracle, President Donald Trump has said that he would decide the future of the app in 30 days US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on AI infrastructure, next to SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington, US, January 21, 2025. …

Does TikTok have a US buyer? Trump advises on new bid which could give government 50% stake
2 months ago

Does TikTok have a US buyer? Trump advises on new bid which could give government 50% stake

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. The proposal, by Perplexity AI, would allow the U.S. government to own up to …

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

Trump administration plans to have Oracle, US investors take over TikTok: Report
2 months ago

Trump administration plans to have Oracle, US investors take over TikTok: Report

India Today  

The administration of US President Donald Trump is working on a plan to save TikTok that involves tapping software company Oracle and a group of outside investors to effectively take control of the app's global operations, National Public Radio reported on Saturday. Under the deal being negotiated by the White House, TikTok's China-based owner, ByteDance, would retain a minority stake …

Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok
2 months ago

Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok

NPR  

Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP The Trump administration is working on a plan to save TikTok that involves tapping software company Oracle and a group of outside investors to effectively take control of the app's global operations, according to two people with direct knowledge of the talks. …

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

'Living on borrowed time': Republicans 'cross fingers' on Trump's TikTok plan
2 months, 1 week ago

'Living on borrowed time': Republicans 'cross fingers' on Trump's TikTok plan

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump unilaterally paused the law passed by Congress from taking effect that mandates TikTok sell to an American owner. But I think we’re living on borrowed time with TikTok.” Other Republican Trump allies like Sen. John Kennedy, who voted for the TikTok ban, now says he trusts the company. “The law says that TikTok has to show us …

What next for TikTok? MrBeast and Elon Musk among potential buyers as ban deadline looms
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Why is TikTok’s future uncertain?
2 months, 1 week ago

Why is TikTok’s future uncertain?

The Hindu  

Story so far: On Monday, shortly after taking office as the 47th President of the United States, Mr. Donald Trump signed an order that gave TikTok a 75-day lifeline. Mr. Trump has noted that the timing of this enforcement is problematic as it doesn’t give his administration enough time to adequately assess the national security risks posed by TikTok or …

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an executive order signed on Monday, Trump …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, including the 7 million small businesses that rely on the social media platform. However, the new US leader's statement on his Truth Social platform that he would like the US to …

Trump using TikTok as leverage in Sino-US trade links, experts say
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump using TikTok as leverage in Sino-US trade links, experts say

China Daily  

United States President Donald Trump seems to be using TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by Chinese tech company Byte-Dance, as a bargaining chip in Sino-US economic and trade relations, experts said on Tuesday. The US is using national security as a pretext to contain and crack down on Chinese companies operating in the country, which is not only harming …

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage

China Daily  

A woman poses in front of a TikTok logo at the TikTok house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday. United States President Donald Trump is seemingly using TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, as a bargaining chip for Sino-US economic and …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, including the 7 million small businesses that rely on the social media platform. However, the new US leader's statement on his Truth Social platform that he would like the US to …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

By ZHANG ZHOUXIANG | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-22 06:59 The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

By ZHANG ZHOUXIANG | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-22 06:59 The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, …

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok farce has damaging repercussions

China Daily  

The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. The resumption of TikTok's basic functions in the United States, after it was temporarily suspended on Saturday, is definitely good news for its 170 million users in the country, including the 7 million small businesses that rely on the …

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump seen using TikTok for leverage

China Daily  

By FAN FEIFEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-01-22 09:06 A woman poses in front of a TikTok logo at the TikTok house on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Monday. United States President Donald Trump is seemingly using TikTok, a popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech …

Trump’s executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?
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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain - including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform. But since an extension on a ban can only …

Trump defends his TikTok flip flop: America has ‘bigger problems’ than young kids’ privacy
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump defends his TikTok flip flop: America has ‘bigger problems’ than young kids’ privacy

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump has taken varied stances on TikTok, the wildly popular social media app that experts — including members of Congress and the FBI — warn poses risks to U.S. national security and raises significant privacy concerns for American users. Trump's order also cited the risk of censorship by the Chinese Communist Party, and said the app "may also …

President Trump’s first big test: America’s TikTok ban
2 months, 1 week ago

President Trump’s first big test: America’s TikTok ban

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump will be tested early after having taken charge of the Oval Office in the US White House. Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law requiring the popular social media app TikTok to be divested in favour of non-Chinese ownership by its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or be banned. During his first term, Trump issued an …

Donald Trump Orders Justice Department Not To Enforce TikTok Ban For 75 Days
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2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump Orders Justice Department Not To Enforce TikTok Ban For 75 Days

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order directing the Department of Justice not to enforce a law requiring the social media app TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban in the U.S. Trump’s order gives TikTok and companies that platform the app a 75-day reprieve from penalties while his administration …

Trump's TikTok reprieve is temporary. Change is coming, one way or another
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's TikTok reprieve is temporary. Change is coming, one way or another

ABC  

Americans got a taste of life without TikTok on the weekend, before 176 words from Donald Trump — incidentally, on his own social media platform — ended the outage. TikTok "went dark" for 170 million US users on Saturday night local time, hours before Chinese parent company ByteDance missed its deadline to sell to an American buyer. "The going consensus …

TikTok realized the advantage of bowing to autocrats. The tech barons at Trump’s inauguration are following suit
2 months, 1 week ago

TikTok realized the advantage of bowing to autocrats. The tech barons at Trump’s inauguration are following suit

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. Read our privacy policy We’ll never know what prayers were whispered by the billionaire tech barons — …

How Trump ended the TikTok blackout
2 months, 1 week ago

How Trump ended the TikTok blackout

ABC  

Sam Hawley: It was one of the shortest bans ever. Sam Hawley: And not to mention, of course, Vittoria, I think the price tag for TikTok is something like it could be up to 50 billion dollars. Sam Hawley: But, Victoria, until the executive order is actually signed by Donald Trump, TikTok is operating illegally in the US. Sam Hawley: …

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