TikTok或将定制“美国版”？

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the ongoing negotiations for TikTok's potential divestiture from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, amid U.S.-China tensions and regulatory scrutiny [1][2][3] - TikTok's U.S. operations have faced significant challenges, including a decline in value and talent loss, with its revenue falling short of expectations, generating approximately $9 billion last year instead of the targeted $17.5 billion [3][4] - The potential buyers for TikTok's U.S. assets remain undisclosed, but Oracle has emerged as a key player, collaborating with Blackstone Group, and is seen as a significant beneficiary of the situation [4][5] Group 2 - TikTok is reportedly developing a U.S.-specific version of the app, referred to as "M2," which is set to launch on September 5, with plans to phase out the original TikTok in the U.S. by March of the following year [5][6] - The transition to a U.S. version may lead to user fragmentation, as existing TikTok users could be split between the original and the new app, potentially resulting in a loss of user engagement and value [6][9] - The legal and political landscape surrounding the TikTok deal has raised concerns about presidential overreach and the implications for U.S. law, with critics arguing that the handling of the situation sets a troubling precedent [9][10]