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Perplexity AI Proposes Merger with TikTok Amid US Ban Threats

Perplexity AI bids to merge with TikTok U.S. as platform faces potential U.S. ban, seeking to create a new combined entity.

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  1. Perplexity AI bids to merge with TikTok US amid looming ban, source says

    Perplexity AI's strategic move to merge with TikTok U.S. reflects a confident gamble that could redefine the platform's future amidst uncertain regulatory pressures.

    Perplexity AI bids to merge with TikTok US amid looming ban, source says

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  2. Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.

    Perplexity AI's ambitious bid for TikTok signals a bold move towards reshaping the landscape of online information access, positioning itself advantageously amidst the generative AI boom, but it faces significant hurdles in navigating the complexities of such a merger.

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  3. Perplexity AI Bids to Merge With TikTok US

    The urgency of Perplexity AI's proposal highlights the precarious position TikTok finds itself in as it grapples with potential bans and the looming need for a swift corporate restructuring.

    Perplexity AI Bids to Merge With TikTok US

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Updated: Jan 18th, 2025, 6:28 PM ET

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Perplexity AI has submitted a bid to merge with TikTok U.S., facing a looming U.S. ban unless ByteDance severs ties. The proposed merger aims to retain existing investors' stakes, enrich Perplexity's video content, and maintain TikTok’s U.S. presence, potentially awaiting political resolutions from the incoming administration.

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