US EditionThese Billionaires, Companies And Investors—Elon Musk, Frank McCourt And More—Could Buy TikTok As Ban Looms
- Chinese officials are considering selling TikTok's U.S. operations to Elon Musk as a potential solution to avoid a ban, according to reports from Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal.
- TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has stated the app is not for sale, despite discussions involving Musk and the Chinese government.
- Musk has publicly supported keeping TikTok in the U.S., stating it should not be banned, which contrasts with earlier proposals from the Trump administration.
- As the January 19 deadline approaches, TikTok creators are concerned about losing access to the platform and are exploring alternatives like Lemon8 and RedNote.
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TikTok needs a US buyer so bad it might seek out Elon Musk
Americans are going to lose access to TikTok in less than a week, unless China green-lights a sale to what Congress has deemed a non-adversary of the United States — something China is unlikely to do but might. In theory.
Could Elon Musk purchase TikTok and save it from being banned in the US
Chinese officials are currently deliberating a significant option regarding the future of TikTok’s operations in the United States, particularly the possibility of Elon Musk taking control if the popular short-video platform is unable to successfully counter a controversial ban. Sources familiar with the discussions indicate that Beijing has a strong preference for TikTok to remain […]
Media Roundup: Elon Musk eyes TikTok
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