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Joe: Pro-Trump takeover of American media threatens free speech
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 14:10
Media Landscape & Political Influence - Right-wing entities are consolidating power over media outlets, including local TV stations and potentially TikTok [1] - The previous administration's threats of lawsuits against major networks have created a chilling effect on reporting, leading to increased caution in airing controversial stories [2] - Republican figures are strategically acquiring media properties, potentially influencing news coverage and shaping public opinion [3][4] Social Media & Younger Voters - Social media platforms like TikTok and X are primary news sources for younger voters [5][6] - Algorithms on these platforms can be manipulated to influence how people think and feel [6][7] - Concerns exist that pro-Trump or progovernment forces may control these platforms, potentially shaping the information environment for younger audiences [5] Data Security & National Security - There are concerns about foreign governments, specifically the Chinese government, controlling platforms like TikTok and using them to collect data and influence public opinion [7] - The potential for manipulation through algorithms poses a risk to free thought and national security [6][7]
Former TikTok CEO: I believe American engineers will be able to update and operate the algorithm
CNBC Television· 2025-09-23 13:45
President Trump planning to sign an executive order this week supporting a deal that keeps Tik Tok operating in the US under a new Americanled joint venture overseen by Oracle. Joining us right now is Kevin Mayer. He's Candle Media's co-CEO.He was also the former CEO of Tik Tok. Uh was a senior executive of course at Disney. And so there is so much to talk to you about.I can't even get over all the headlines. But let's start with Tik Tok. Uh you lived inside Tik Tok uh for uh a hot minute or so.Maybe a litt ...
TikTok algorithm will be retrained and user data stored in U.S. as part of new deal
NBC News· 2025-09-23 00:19
Under the terms of this deal, Tik Tok will be owned by a majority of American investors and controlled by a board of directors with extensive national security and cyber security credentials. In partnership with the US government, Oracle will serve as Tik Tok's trusted security provider and they will independently monitor the safety and data security of all US user data on Tik Tok's platform. Americans data will be stored uh securely in the United States without access from China. All US user data will be s ...
TikTok Deal Edges Closer With Plans for a US Algorithm
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-09-22 20:29
There have been a lot of headlines this morning. What do we need to know about the status of tick tock in the United States. Well, I think you pointed out the algorithm has been a key sort of sticking point in this entire process, because under U.S. law, Bytedance, the owner of TikTok, is not allowed to have any say in the algorithm or the technology of this new U.S. version.And Chinese law says you can't export this valuable technology. So it seems that they figured out some type of workaround where Oracle ...
What Trump's new TikTok deal could mean for your 'For You Page'
NBC News· 2025-09-22 19:39
We are finally getting some details about what this Tik Tok deal is going to look like that's going to mean Tik Tok can keep operating in the US. So the big question is what will it mean for you if you're a user of Tik Tok. Basically a version of the algorithm will come here to the US.Oracle, the company that Larry Ellison started who already manages all the data for US Tik Tok users is going to get to look under the hood at that algorithm, see that exclusive proprietary technology, understand how it works. ...
Trump Brings in Oracle to Manage the TikTok Algorithm in US
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-22 17:03
The White House is definitely keen to get a deal done. And uh as you said, there are multiple parties involved. Oracle is the publicly traded entity that's uh front and center in terms of being the lead company that will be owning Tik Tok along with these other private investors.And look, at the end of the day, it's clear the algorithm would be rewritten or they would be licensing it. that is that was a sticking point all along. So, uh Oracle already has the data for Tik Tok in their data centers.So, that p ...
U.S. nears TikTok deal with China
CNBC Television· 2025-09-22 16:58
The US now nearing a deal with China over Tik Tok after months of negotiations. The president saying the Murdoch, Larry Ellison, Michael Dell are involved in that deal. Our Julia Borston has details in today's tech check.Morning, Julia. >> Good morning, Carl. Well, a deal for Tik Tok's future is starting to come together with President Trump expected to sign an executive order later this week.Then there'll be another 100 day period 120day period for the deal to close. Now central to this new deal existing i ...
TikTok deal negotiations showcase app's power, says Krach Institute's Giuda
CNBC Television· 2025-09-22 11:33
them. Joining us right now is Michelle Ga, former assistant secretary of state for global tech affairs uh in the first Trump administration, now CEO of CROC uh the Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University. Good morning to you. Morning.Do we think that this is just a what he's talking about now is the board. Is that your understanding of of what we're talking about or we're talking about ownership stakes. Uh it sounds like the board.Um and I think big picture is all of the details of this deal are s ...
US TikTok Deal News: Oracle to Secure App's Algorithm in Trump-Backed Deal
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-22 11:02
A White House official says that Oracle will recreate and provide the security for a new version of Tiktok's algorithm. Under the deal, owners of the US, these version of TikTok will lease a copy of the algorithm from Bytedance, and then Oracle is essentially going to serve as the gatekeeper here, continuously monitoring and operating that algorithm, the official said. The data will be kept in a secure cloud and that Bytedance will not have any access to US based users information on the platform.The algori ...