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New TikTok, Same App: Data Stays in America

TikTok’s future in the United States is entering a new phase as a deal between American investors and ByteDance moves toward possible finalization. According to media reports, Oracle, Silver Lake, and Andreessen Horowitz are expected to lead a consortium that would take an estimated 80 percent stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations, leaving ByteDance with roughly 20 percent. While the structure is not yet fully complete, the framework is being described as one of the most significant efforts to reshape a major social media platform under U.S. oversight.

The proposed arrangement — still subject to ongoing negotiations and regulatory approvals — would create a distinct U.S. entity for TikTok, aimed at addressing national security concerns in Washington. Under the emerging plan reported by Reuters:

• 80% U.S.-owned: Oracle, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, and other American investors would hold the majority stake.

• ~20% ByteDance: The Chinese parent company would retain a minority share.

• U.S. Oversight: A new American board, with some level of government involvement, would oversee governance and data.

• Infrastructure: Reports suggest a U.S.-based version of TikTok would run on American servers, while ByteDance would likely license its algorithm rather than transfer it outright.

For users, the change may be seamless. Analysts note that American audiences could eventually be migrated to a U.S.-specific version of the app that looks nearly identical to today’s TikTok. Behind the scenes, though, the governance and infrastructure would shift to U.S. control, with ByteDance maintaining a limited role through its intellectual property.

Though the deal is still being finalized, its trajectory marks a rare realignment in global tech. If completed, it could preserve TikTok’s vast creator economy while giving Washington stronger authority over data security — and may set a precedent for how governments reshape foreign-owned platforms in sensitive markets. Watch Clip

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