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Trump Administration Negotiates TikTok's Future with Oracle and U.S. Investors

The Trump administration is working to transfer TikTok’s control to Oracle and U.S. investors while minimizing Chinese ownership.

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  1. White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok, NPR reports

    The administration's efforts to protect TikTok highlight a complicated balancing act between national security concerns and the desire to keep popular technology accessible to Americans.

    White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok, NPR reports

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

    The Trump administration's negotiation to let Oracle and American investors take control of TikTok highlights a broader trend of tightening U.S. scrutiny over Chinese tech ownership, but with risks of failing to eliminate concerns about data security and governance.

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

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  3. Oracle, Microsoft Reportedly in Talks With WH to Buy TikTok

    The ongoing negotiations between Oracle, Microsoft, and the White House illustrate the complicated intersection of technology, geopolitics, and corporate interests surrounding TikTok, reflecting a broader struggle over control of digital platforms.

    Oracle, Microsoft Reportedly in Talks With WH to Buy TikTok

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Updated: Jan 25th, 2025, 10:35 PM ET

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The Trump administration is negotiating a deal to transfer TikTok's control from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to Oracle and U.S. investors. ByteDance would retain a minority stake, while Oracle would oversee the app’s algorithms and operations. This discussion follows a deadline for ByteDance to divest Tiktok, with the administration seeking a solution that addresses national security concerns about Chinese access to American user data. Meetings between Oracle and the White House have taken place, with potential investors, including Microsoft, also involved. Talks are continuing to negotiate the terms of the acquisition amid public and congressional scrutiny.

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