TikTok

Perplexity Proposes Open-Source Version of TikTok Algorithm
Perplexity Proposes Open-Source Version of TikTok Algorithm
March 23, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s owner ByteDance has less than two weeks to sell the social media platform. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) search engine firm Perplexity is making the...

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Proposed TikTok Solution Would Have Oracle Provide Data Security
Proposed TikTok Solution Would Have Oracle Provide Data Security
March 18, 2025  |  Social Commerce

One of the deals being considered to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. reportedly involves Oracle taking a small stake in the company and working...

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Oracle in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Take Over TikTok
Oracle in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Take Over TikTok
March 17, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Software firm Oracle is reportedly in talks with the White House to run TikTok. That’s according to a report Sunday (March 16) by Politico, which...

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Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
March 10, 2025  |  Acquisitions

The White House is reportedly in talks with four different potential buyers for TikTok. Speaking to reporters Sunday (March 9) on Air Force One, President Donald...

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Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
Trump Plans Talks With China to ‘Keep TikTok Alive’
February 20, 2025  |  Social Commerce

President Donald Trump said he plans to negotiate TikTok’s future with China’s government. Speaking with reporters Wednesday (Feb. 20) on Air Force One, Trump was...

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TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores
TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores
February 14, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. “The TikTok app is now...

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Musk Says He Has No Interest in Buying TikTok
Musk Says He Has No Interest in Buying TikTok
February 09, 2025  |  Social Commerce

Despite recent reports to the contrary, Elon Musk has no plans to buy TikTok. That’s according to comments from Musk himself last month at the...

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Trump: New American Sovereign Wealth Fund Could Invest in TikTok
Trump: New American Sovereign Wealth Fund Could Invest in TikTok
February 03, 2025  |  Investments

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday (Feb. 3) that creates an American sovereign wealth fund and said the fund could invest in TikTok....

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TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
January 31, 2025  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s traffic has returned to normal following a steep drop after a recent shutdown. Usage of the popular video app dropped 85% during its brief U.S....

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