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In response to the divest-or-ban law targeting ByteDance, TikTok briefly went offline in the US, only to swiftly reemerge after compliance measures were taken. Despite the tumultuous negotiations between the US and China, the popular app made a comeback on the App Store and Google Play. Former President Donald Trump’s extensions of the law did not deter TikTok’s return.
Recently, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew announced the signing of agreements to establish TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, featuring Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX as part owners. The deal, set to conclude on January 22nd, 2026, will place emphasis on data protection, a revamped algorithm’s security, content moderation, and the enhancement of the US app and platform.
Source: The Verge
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