The Trump administration, Oracle, and a group of investors are accelerating plans to gain control of TikTok\u2019s global operations. Oracle, TikTok\u2019s U.S. cloud provider since 2022, has taken the lead in discussions, with Microsoft reportedly reconsidering its role as a potential investor. The effort arises from ongoing concerns over national security and a push to sever TikTok\u2019s ties to its China-based parent company, ByteDance.<\/p>\n
Last Friday, Oracle executives met with White House officials to discuss the deal\u2019s structure, NPR reports. Another round of talks is set for next week. Under the proposed arrangement, ByteDance would hold a minority stake in TikTok while Oracle would oversee critical functions, including the app\u2019s algorithm, data collection, and software operations. This framework mirrors the failed 2020 plan in which Oracle and Walmart aimed to acquire 20% of TikTok Global, a deal that collapsed following Trump\u2019s electoral defeat.<\/p>\n
The stakes for the app\u2019s future remain high. ByteDance reportedly values TikTok at more than $200 billion, according to White House negotiators. Oracle intends to collaborate with external investors to secure a minority stake. Walmart, notably absent from this round of talks, appears deterred by TikTok\u2019s soaring valuation.<\/p>\n
TikTok\u2019s past ban under the Biden administration intensified scrutiny over its security risks. Though Oracle resumed hosting TikTok\u2019s U.S. infrastructure, Apple and Google have yet to reinstate the app in their stores. Meanwhile, Microsoft, reflecting on its earlier bid, described the negotiations as \u201cthe strangest thing\u201d CEO Satya Nadella had ever worked on.<\/p>\n
This latest push comes amid heightened concerns over data security and escalating geopolitical tensions. As Oracle leads efforts to assert control, Microsoft\u2019s potential reentry could add a new dynamic to the negotiations. With TikTok\u2019s growing role in the digital economy, this takeover attempt will likely reignite debates about technology, privacy, and national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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