TikTok's U.S. Operations to Transition to American Ownership Under New Agreement
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TikTok's U.S. Operations to Transition to American Ownership Under New Agreement

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A framework agreement has been reached to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from ByteDance to American ownership, with Oracle maintaining its role as cloud services provider.

A framework agreement has been established to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to American ownership. This development follows a 2024 U.S. law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets or face a ban due to national security concerns. The deal is expected to conclude within 30 to 45 days and involves both existing and new investors. Oracle will continue as TikTok's cloud services provider, addressing data security issues. The agreement also includes licensing ByteDance's recommendation algorithm to the U.S. entity, allowing the app to retain certain "Chinese characteristics." Final confirmation is anticipated after a scheduled call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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CNBC

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U.S. and China Near Agreement on TikTok Ownership Amid Trade Talks

• CNBC

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A framework agreement has been established to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to American ownership.

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This development follows a 2024 U.S. law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets or face a ban due to national security concerns.

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The deal is expected to conclude within 30 to 45 days.

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Oracle will continue as TikTok's cloud services provider, addressing data security issues.

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The agreement includes licensing ByteDance's recommendation algorithm to the U.S. entity.

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Final confirmation is anticipated after a scheduled call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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The deal involves both existing and new investors.

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