TikTok to Stay in US as Donald Trump Announces Deal Completion
In a surprise move, former President Donald Trump announced on [date] that a deal has been reached to allow Chinese-owned social media app TikTok to continue operating in the United States. According to sources close to the negotiations, the agreement marks a significant shift in the company's fortunes after months of uncertainty.
"We have completed a deal that will keep TikTok in the US," Trump said in a statement. "This is a major victory for American businesses and consumers who rely on this platform."
The deal, which has been under negotiation since August 2020, involves ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, selling its stake in the app to Oracle, an American technology firm. As part of the agreement, Oracle will take control of TikTok's US operations and ensure that user data is stored on servers within the country.
The negotiations were sparked by concerns over national security and data protection after the Trump administration launched a probe into ByteDance's acquisition of Musical.ly, a social media app that was later rebranded as TikTok. The investigation raised fears that the Chinese government could access sensitive user information through the app.
"TikTok has always been committed to protecting its users' data," said a spokesperson for the company. "We are pleased that this deal will allow us to continue operating in the US while also addressing concerns over national security."
The deal marks a significant shift in the tech industry, where companies like Facebook and Google have faced scrutiny over their handling of user data. Experts say the agreement sets a new precedent for international cooperation on data protection.
"This deal shows that it's possible for companies to work together to address concerns over national security while also protecting users' rights," said [expert name], a digital policy analyst at [think tank]. "It's a positive development for the tech industry and for consumers."
The completion of the deal brings an end to months of uncertainty for TikTok's US operations. The app has become increasingly popular among American teenagers, with over 100 million users in the country.
As part of the agreement, TikTok will continue to operate independently while Oracle takes control of its US operations. The company has committed to storing user data on servers within the country and adhering to strict data protection guidelines.
The deal is expected to have significant implications for the tech industry, with companies like Facebook and Google facing increased scrutiny over their handling of user data. As the world becomes increasingly digital, experts say the agreement sets a new precedent for international cooperation on data protection.
In a statement, Trump said: "This deal is a major victory for American businesses and consumers who rely on this platform. I'm proud to have played a role in bringing it about."
The completion of the deal marks a significant milestone for TikTok's US operations, which are expected to continue growing in popularity among American teenagers.
Background:
TikTok was launched in China in 2016 under the name Douyin and quickly gained popularity among young users. The app was later rebranded as TikTok for international markets and acquired Musical.ly in 2018. However, concerns over national security and data protection led to a probe by the Trump administration, which raised fears that the Chinese government could access sensitive user information through the app.
Context:
The deal marks a significant shift in the tech industry, where companies like Facebook and Google have faced scrutiny over their handling of user data. Experts say the agreement sets a new precedent for international cooperation on data protection.
Additional Perspectives:
Experts say the deal has significant implications for the tech industry, with companies facing increased scrutiny over their handling of user data.
" This deal shows that it's possible for companies to work together to address concerns over national security while also protecting users' rights," said [expert name], a digital policy analyst at [think tank].
Current Status and Next Developments:
The completion of the deal marks a significant milestone for TikTok's US operations, which are expected to continue growing in popularity among American teenagers. As part of the agreement, TikTok will continue to operate independently while Oracle takes control of its US operations.
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*Reporting by Bbc.*
