White House outlines TikTok deal that would give US control of algorithm

The White House has outlined a potential deal regarding the popular social media platform TikTok, which would give the US government control over the app's algorithm. The deal is still under negotiation, and Beijing has not yet commented on it. The proposed arrangement would involve the transfer of TikTok's US operations to a new company, with Oracle taking over as the app's "trusted technology partner." This would allow the US government to have oversight over the app's algorithm, which is responsible for curating the content users see. The White House has stated that a deal could be signed "in the coming days," indicating that the negotiations are progressing. However, the Chinese government's stance on the matter remains unclear, as they have not yet publicly commented on the proposed agreement. The TikTok deal has been a subject of ongoing controversy, with the US government citing national security concerns as the reason for its push to restrict the app's operations in the country.