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How will TikTok change for users under the US Trump deal?

A new algorithm, which will be under the control of Trump allies, could lead to a ‘user revolt’, analysts warn

The Independent UK

Trump Set to Seize TikTok Deal: Will US Titans Like Murdoch And Oracle Take Charge?

President Trump is set to sign an executive order approving a framework to transfer control of TikTok's US operations to American investors; the President named Murdoch, Ellison,and Dell as possible partners while the White House says the US will control the algorithm and board.

International Business Times UK

What To Expect From The US-China TikTok Deal: Who Will Be The New Owners And Will It Affect Influencer Algorithm?

TikTok's US sale finalised on 26 Sep 2025: Oracle, Murdochs join new ownership. Algorithm retrained on US data—could it curb influencer reach?

International Business Times UK

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A deal to save TikTok in the US is in the works. But an algorithm rewrite and vague deal details leaves more questions than answers

The potential deal would leave US data in the US and retrain the TikTok algorithm

Digital Camera World

TikTok's CEO used to work for Mark Zuckerberg as a Facebook intern. Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors

Shou Zi Chew interned at Facebook during his time at Harvard Business School.

Fortune

For China, TikTok becomes bargaining chip amid tensions with US

Beijing’s stance on selling the video-sharing platform has softened amid other disputes with Washington.

Al Jazeera

Murdoch, Ellison and China: what we know about the US’s TikTok deal

TikTok’s future in the US has been in limbo for over year, but Trump says the US and China finally have a deal

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White House Promises US-controlled TikTok Algorithm

The White House on Monday said a US version of TikTok would feature a homegrown model of the app's prized algorithm, potentially clearing one of the main obstacles to keeping the Chinese-owned platform online in the United States.

International Business Times

The US version of TikTok might be more concerning than the Chinese one

The US government says it's close to signing a deal to bring TikTok inside the US, with US control, but so many big questions and concerns remain.

TechRadar

Investors rejoice over looming TikTok deal despite political concerns

White House says Oracle, whose cofounder Larry Ellison is a key Trump ally, will be an investor in short-video app.

Al Jazeera

TikTok’s algorithm set to move from Chinese control to Big Tech under Trump’s deal to save app

White House says it has finally reached an agreement with China to secure the future of the popular social video app in the U.S., with software giant Oracle taking responsibility for users’ data

The Independent UK

Oracle will manage TikTok's algorithm for US users under Trump deal to avoid ban, official says

Full details have yet to be released on the deal, which would give an American tech firm control of the platform’s algorithm for US users.

Euronews

Oracle will manage TikTok's algorithm for US users under Trump administration deal

A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration says Oracle will receive a copy of TikTok's algorithm to operate for U.S. users

The Independent UK

TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store

President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from Chinese tech giant ByteDance to a group of U.S. investors following Trump’s negotiation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Axios

White House discloses more details of deal to save TikTok

TikTok's new U.S. entity would lease its algorithm from Chinese owner ByteDance.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Slip After A Stellar Week—Fox, Oracle, Dell In Focus On TikTok Investment

U.S. stock futures fell on Monday following Friday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

Benzinga

Trump Names Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison And Michael Dell As Key Investors In TikTok Deal, Praises Group As 'American Patriots'

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and tech leaders Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) CEO Larry Ellison and Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) CEO Michael Dell will take part as investors in a proposed deal to transfer TikTok's U.S. operations from Chinese parent ByteDance to American ownership.

Al Jazeera

Trump says Lachlan Murdoch part of proposed TikTok deal

Murdoch will be part of a group of US investors – including Trump allies – trying to take over TikTok’s US operations.

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The Independent UK

Trump reveals Rupert Murdoch and son Lachlan’s role in deal to buy TikTok

Trump says ‘tremendous’ amount of money will be spent by new American buyers for TikTok as Democrats fret app will be subsumed by MAGA owners

International Business Times

Americans Would Dominate Board Of New TikTok US Entity: W.House

A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

International Business Times UK

The China Gambit: Trump and Xi Signal Progress on Trade and TikTok After 'Productive' Call

President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping have reached a breakthrough agreement on trade and TikTok following a 'productive' phone call. Explore what the deal means for social media and the global economy.

Axios

Trump suggests China approves TikTok deal, though app's fate still unclear

U.S. officials said earlier this week they had a framework deal with China on a sale.

Benzinga

TikTok Drama Isn't Just About Security—It's About Control Too: What To Know

Is TikTok a national security threat, or an opportunity for the U.S. government to cash in?

Benzinga

TikTok Stays Online As Trump Extends US Deadline, Washington Still Demands ByteDance Divestment

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok deal and agreed to meet in South Korea in just over a month.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump 'Saves' TikTok, Makes Monumental Deal With China: 'It Helped Get Me Elected'

Trump-Xi call seals TikTok US sale to avert shutdown, crediting app for his win. Amid trade wars and algorithm worries, does it boost users or Beijing's spies

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