Murdoch, Ellison and China: what we know about the US’s TikTok deal

The article discusses the ongoing uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future in the United States. The Trump administration has signaled that a deal is coming to transfer the ownership of TikTok's US operations to a group of American investors. According to the article, the deal is expected to involve the US software company Oracle, which will license a copy of TikTok's recommendation algorithm and manage the data collected about US users. The article also mentions that the deal could involve other prominent figures, such as Rupert Murdoch and Larry Ellison. The article highlights the political and economic tensions underlying the TikTok saga, as the Trump administration seeks to address concerns about the app's Chinese ownership and potential national security risks. The details of the proposed deal are still emerging, and the article notes that the situation remains fluid.