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Donald Trump says he wants a bidding war for TikTok and wouldn’t mind if Microsoft won

Microsoft first tried to buy TikTok during Trump’s first term in 2020.

Fortune · Jan 29, 2025

Who Might Buy TikTok In The US?

As the clock ticks down on TikTok's 75-day reprieve from divesting from its Chinese owners or being banned in the United States, several contenders are in the running.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

After buying Minecraft and Activision, sure Microsoft – buy TikTok, why the heck not!

Microsoft’s been linked with a TikTok buyout once again, but could China, ByteDance and the United States reach a more pragmatic solution?

Digital Camera World · Jan 28, 2025

Meta is in a Panic Over The Rise Of DeepSeek AI — And They’re Not Alone

Meta and other AI competitors are facing challenges from China's DeepSeek as its new AI model outperforms competitors at lower costs.

Mic · Jan 27, 2025

Could Oracle be about to take over TikTok? Trump reportedly backs plans for shock deal

Speculation mounts after President Trump signed an executive order to extend the deadline for a sale to American buyers.

TechRadar · Jan 27, 2025

Trump Signals Potential Deal To Save Tiktok From Ban

President Trump's negotiations with Oracle to save TikTok face scrutiny from state attorneys general over national security and user safety concerns.

Top News · Jan 27, 2025

Meet the hedge fund manager who founded DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that began as a hobby and is now laying waste to U.S. stocks

Liang Wenfeng started DeepSeek in 2023, aiming to develop artificial general intelligence.

Fortune · Jan 27, 2025

US Could Own 50% Stake Under Perplexity AI's Revised TikTok Proposal

Perplexity AI's revised proposal suggests the US government acquire up to 50% stake in a new entity merging Perplexity and TikTok's US operations, addressing national security concerns.

Latin Times · Jan 27, 2025

‘TikTok could malfunction’: app’s future in limbo as it remains off US app stores

Apple and Google cautious about Trump order amid rumours Oracle founder Larry Ellison could buy site

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Perplexity AI Proposes U.S. Government Ownership In Tiktok Merger

Perplexity AI proposes U.S. government ownership in new entity resulting from merger with TikTok's U.S. business, addressing security concerns and internat...

Top News · Jan 27, 2025