TikTok Ban Extension: Trump Grants 75-Day Reprieve as High-Profile Buyers Circle
Former President Trump extends TikTok's deadline by 75 days to secure American ownership, as prominent figures like Amazon and MrBeast express acquisition interest. The extension raises questions about national security while ByteDance continues discussions with the U.S. government for a potential solution.
TikTok Ban Support Wanes as Americans Reconsider Security Concerns
Recent Pew Research reveals declining support for a TikTok ban in the US, with only 34% now favoring restrictions compared to 50% in 2023. The platform faces a critical April deadline as ByteDance explores potential sale options amid ongoing security debates.
TikTok Makes Triumphant Return to US App Stores After 26-Day Ban
TikTok has reemerged on US app marketplaces following a temporary ban under foreign app control legislation. The comeback was enabled by a Justice Department letter and presidential order, though the app's long-term fate remains uncertain pending ownership negotiations.
Oracle and Microsoft Eye Global TikTok Acquisition Amid National Security Concerns
Software giants Oracle and Microsoft are in talks to acquire TikTok's global operations while allowing ByteDance to retain a minority stake. The White House-brokered deal aims to address national security concerns through American majority ownership and Oracle's oversight of TikTok's core operations.
Bluesky Takes on TikTok with New Vertical Video Feed Launch
Bluesky introduces a customizable vertical video feed feature as TikTok faces uncertainty in the US market. The decentralized platform's strategic move comes amid significant user growth, reaching 28 million users while fostering development of alternative video platforms.
Perplexity AI Makes Bold Merger Bid for TikTok Amid US Ban Threat
AI search startup Perplexity AI proposes a surprising merger with TikTok's US operations as the platform faces a potential ban. The deal would allow ByteDance investors to retain stakes while combining Perplexity's AI capabilities with TikTok's vast video content.
TikTok CEO Courts Trump's Favor as US Ban Deadline Looms
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew makes a direct appeal to President-elect Trump just days before a potential nationwide ban. With over 60 billion views on Trump's content, Chew praises his understanding of the platform while seeking solutions to prevent the app's shutdown.
Supreme Court Signals Skepticism Over TikTok's Future in the United States
The Supreme Court hearing on TikTok's fate reveals strong judicial skepticism about the platform's continued operation in the US, with justices raising concerns about national security and data privacy. The social media giant faces potential ban as justices question ByteDance's foreign ownership and influence.
TikTok Threatens to Exit U.S. Market Over ByteDance Sale Mandate
TikTok warns it will cease U.S. operations by January 19 if the Supreme Court doesn't block a law requiring ByteDance to sell the platform. The social media giant, serving 170 million monthly U.S. users, argues the mandate violates First Amendment rights while officials cite national security concerns.
ByteDance's $7B Cloud GPU Strategy Aims to Sidestep US Chip Restrictions
TikTok parent ByteDance plans to invest $7 billion in cloud GPU services to bypass US sanctions blocking direct purchases of advanced Nvidia chips. The strategy involves renting GPU computing power from providers outside the US as part of a broader $20 billion AI infrastructure investment.