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President Donald Trump on Thursday pushed forward plans for US investors to acquire TikTok\u2019s American operations from Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd. The move aims to ensure data security for American users, with Oracle set to help secure<\/a> the platform\u2019s algorithm under US control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mixed Reactions From TikTok Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The announcement brought some relief to TikTok\u2019s US staff, who have faced months of uncertainty amid political pressure and the threat of divestment. However, many employees remain anxious about their roles under new ownership. Concerns also persist over ByteDance stock options and whether a US-controlled algorithm will be as effective as the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump Claims Xi\u2019s Approval, But Doubts Remain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trump said he discussed TikTok with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who \u201cgave the go-ahead\u201d for the transaction. However, China\u2019s foreign ministry has not confirmed this, only stating that any sale must comply with Chinese law. The future of the deal remains unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential $14 Billion Valuation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

US Vice President JD Vance, involved in negotiating the deal, estimated that the new US-based TikTok entity could be valued at around $14 billion. Despite ongoing uncertainties, the deal could mark a pivotal shift in control of one of the world\u2019s most influential social media platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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