Trump’s TikTok Tango: U.S. Takes Control, China’s ByteDance Bows Out
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for TikTok restructuring to address national security concerns. With over 170 million U.S. users, TikTok will now be run by a U.S.-based joint venture, separating it from ByteDance. Oracle takes a leading role, ensuring the platform’s algorithms are retrained using only U.S.-approved data.
Hot Take:
Turns out, TikTok’s not just for teens perfecting their viral dance moves—it’s also a hotbed for international drama! With user data now safer than a squirrel hoarding acorns, Americans can continue scrolling mindlessly without fear of Chinese interference. Kudos to Oracle for being the new chaperone at this digital dance party. Who knew a 15-second clip could lead to a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster?
Key Points:
– TikTok operations in the U.S. will be managed by a new U.S.-based entity.
– ByteDance will own less than 20% of this new entity.
– U.S. entities will have control over algorithms and content moderation.
– Oracle will take a formalized role in managing TikTok’s U.S. operations.
– U.S. user data will be stored in an American-run cloud environment.