TikTok’s U.S. Arm Set for New Ownership Structure

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President Donald Trump’s executive order paved the way for a new TikTok U.S. entity, separating its algorithm, source code, and moderation systems from China-based ByteDance.
A new U.S.-controlled board will manage operations, while Oracle leads cybersecurity oversight.
The deal also coincides with broader U.S.-China trade talks covering tariffs and rare earth minerals — key to semiconductor production.

[Rimon Khan]

A new ownership structure might ease regulatory pressure — but will it satisfy skeptics?

[Abdul Khan]

This move could be a test case for how foreign-owned apps operate under U.S. oversight.