TikTok owner ByteDance has signed agreements with Oracle and Walmart to address U.S. security concerns and avoid a ban on the popular video-sharing app. The deal, which is still pending government approval, would create a new entity called TikTok Global, in which Oracle and Walmart would hold minority stakes.
The agreements come after the U.S. government raised national security and data privacy concerns regarding TikTok’s handling of user data, fearing that the Chinese government could access sensitive information. President Donald Trump had previously ordered TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban in the country.
Under the proposed deal, Oracle would become TikTok’s secure cloud provider and would manage U.S. user data, while Walmart would provide its e-commerce, fulfillment, payments, and other services to support the app. Oracle and Walmart have stated that the partnership would provide TikTok Global with an American ownership structure and address U.S. security concerns.
ByteDance, on the other hand, emphasized that it would retain control of TikTok Global and that no actual transfer of technology would be involved in the deal. The company stated that the agreement would ensure that TikTok remains a vibrant, standalone business in the U.S.
The Trump administration has yet to approve the deal, and it remains to be seen if it will satisfy the U.S. government’s requirements. The situation remains ongoing, with further developments expected in the coming days.
Sources analysis:
Oracle and Walmart – Both companies have a vested interest in the deal going through, as it would expand their business opportunities and strengthen their presence in the tech and e-commerce sectors.
ByteDance – The Chinese company is motivated to reach an agreement to prevent a ban on TikTok in the U.S., which would significantly impact its global user base and revenue.
Fact Check:
The concerns raised by the U.S. government about TikTok’s data handling practices – Verified facts, as they have been widely reported and acknowledged by all involved parties.
President Donald Trump’s order for TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company or face a ban – Verified facts, as it is a matter of public record and has been widely reported.
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Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
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