The United States has approved a deal that will see Oracle and Walmart take a minority stake in TikTok Global, a new U.S.-based company that will oversee the app’s operations in the country. This move comes after the Trump administration expressed concerns about TikTok’s ties to China and the potential security risks this posed.
Under the terms of the deal, Oracle and Walmart will hold a combined 20% stake in TikTok Global. Oracle will also provide secure cloud services to the platform. The agreement averted a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S., which was set to go into effect on Sunday, September 20.
President Trump has given his “blessing” to the deal, stating that it addresses the national security concerns he had raised. The partnership with Oracle and Walmart is expected to provide assurance that U.S. user data is secure and not subject to potential misuse by the Chinese government.
However, some critics argue that the deal may make TikTok less relevant due to the restrictions it imposes. For instance, TikTok Global will reportedly be a separate entity from ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, potentially limiting its access to the original algorithm and technology that powered its success.
Despite the deal, uncertainty remains over whether it will actually enhance national security or if it is merely a political maneuver. The intricacies of the agreement and how it will be implemented going forward are likely to be closely monitored by lawmakers and regulators.
The saga of TikTok in the U.S. reflects the growing concerns around data privacy, national security, and the influence of Chinese technology companies in the country’s digital landscape.
Sources Analysis:
Oracle – Oracle has a vested interest in expanding its cloud services and strengthening its position in the tech industry, which may influence its involvement in the TikTok deal.
Walmart – As a retail giant, Walmart likely aims to tap into TikTok’s potential for e-commerce and digital marketing, potentially boosting its own online sales.
Fact Check:
The deal involving Oracle and Walmart taking a stake in TikTok Global – Verified facts; The concerns raised by the Trump administration about TikTok’s ties to China – Verified facts; Uncertainty over the deal’s impact on TikTok’s relevance – Statements that cannot be independently verified.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.