Trump’s reported plans to save TikTok may violate SCOTUS-backed law
There's no telling yet if Trump's plan can set up a better version of Project Texas or convince China to sign off on a TikTok sale. Analysts have suggested that China may agree to a TikTok sale if Trump backs down on tariff threats.
If Perplexity AI Can’t End The TikTok Ban, Here’s What Brands Can Do
Whether TikTok stays with Perplexity AI's backing or goes, without that juicy algorithm ByteDance doesn’t seem willing to part with, the app won't ever be the same.
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors Could Buy TikTok—As Trump Eyes ‘Bidding War’ With Microsoft
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
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Kevin O’Leary’s $20 Billion TikTok Offer Is Worthless Since ByteDance Has Already Confirmed They Won’t Be Giving Up 1 Key Technology
Kevin O’Leary’s $20B TikTok offer is rejected as ByteDance confirms it won’t sell the key technology behind the app’s success.
Perplexity AI may save TikTok with a merger that’s half owned by the US government
Perplexity AI search startup has a new proposal to merge with TikTok, which would give the US government a stake of up to 50%.
Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger; part U.S. government ownership
A new TikTok proposal is on the table. Perplexity AI has proposed a merger that would give the U.S. government a 50% ownership stake.
New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — Perplexity AI has presented a new proposal to TikTok’s parent company that would allow the U.S. government to own up to 50% of a new entity that merges Perplexity with TikTok’s U.S. business, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Perplexity AI revises merger proposal with TikTok, offers 50% equity to US, ByteDance to retain algorithm: Report
Perplexity AI has revised its merger proposal with ByteDance to create a joint entity, offering the US government up to 50% equity in an IPO valued at $300 billion. ByteDance would sell TikTok US to investors while retaining its recommendation algorithm.
TikTok suppressed content critical of Trump, exclusive report alleges
A new report claims TikTok participates in suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump as the new administration works to keep the app available in the U.S.
Trump is turning the fate of TikTok into a public bidding war
The new president is tossing out some of the biggest names in the tech world as possible buyers of TikTok’s US operations, most recently Microsoft. 'I like bidding wars because you make your best deals.
ByteDance director confident TikTok deal will get done, sees options to avoid an outright sale
Bill Ford, the CEO of ByteDance shareholder General Atlantic, said Wednesday he was confident that a deal will be reached to ensure TikTok stays online in the US — and suggested there may be
TikTok's murky future threatens stability for small businesses across Alabama
Despite a 75-day reprieve, shop owners from Foley to Opelika are worried their growth won't be sustainable without the platform.