A deal has been struck to ensure that TikTok continues its operations in the US, following President Donald Trump’s threat to ban the popular Chinese-owned app unless it addressed national security concerns.
The agreement, confirmed by Trump, involves Oracle and Walmart acquiring a stake in TikTok’s US operations. Oracle will take a 12.5% stake, while Walmart will have a 7.5% stake. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, will retain the remaining 80% ownership.
Trump stated that he had given the deal his “blessing,” noting that the new arrangement would include a $5 billion fund for education, which he requested. He also mentioned that TikTok would be “totally controlled” by Oracle and Walmart, ensuring that the data of American users is handled securely.
The deal came after weeks of negotiations, with concerns raised by the US government that TikTok could provide user data to the Chinese authorities. Trump’s administration had expressed worries about the safety of American users’ information on the platform. Meanwhile, TikTok has repeatedly denied these allegations, stating that it stores US user data in the country and has not provided any data to the Chinese government.
Oracle and Walmart’s involvement in the deal is seen as a way to address the security concerns raised by the US government. The arrangement would also allow TikTok to continue its operations in the US, providing a significant relief to the app’s millions of users in the country.
The details of the deal are still subject to review by the US government, with the final decision pending. However, Trump’s announcement signals a positive development in the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok’s operations in the US.
Sources Analysis:
– President Donald Trump: Trump’s statements should be considered in the context of his previous stance on Chinese-owned apps and national security concerns. He has been vocal about his administration’s efforts to address these issues.
– Oracle and Walmart: As direct participants in the deal, their statements are likely aimed at showcasing their role in addressing the security concerns related to TikTok’s operations in the US.
Fact Check:
– The involvement of Oracle and Walmart in acquiring a stake in TikTok’s US operations – Verified facts. This information has been confirmed by multiple sources and is widely reported.
– The creation of a $5 billion fund for education as part of the deal – Unconfirmed claims. While this was mentioned by Trump, further details about the fund and its implementation are yet to be fully confirmed.
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump”. 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.
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