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TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.

4 updates1 source1 mention here
Sep 28, 2026
Latest: Tech Leaders Agree AI Is Risky, Has to Be Safe · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

TikTok finalizes deal for its US entity

TikTok has finalized a deal for its US entity, with its parent company ByteDance selling a majority stake to a group of non-Chinese investors. The deal was made just before a…

10 updates6 sources4 days long7 mentions here
Jan 23, 2026 → Jan 27, 2026
Latest: California will investigate TikTok's alleged censorship of anti-Trump posts · Engadget
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Trump's TikTok deal is another step closer to finally actually happening

The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. government and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, regarding the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations. According to the…

11 updates4 sources3 weeks long6 mentions here
Dec 19, 2025 → Jan 8, 2026
Latest: TikTok Saga Moves Quietly Toward Understated Ending · Bloomberg
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Ex-BlackBerry CEO Urges Canada to Shield Itself From ‘Trump Doctrine’

The former CEO of BlackBerry, Jim Balsillie, has urged the Canadian government to take measures to shield the country from the potential impact of the "Trump Doctrine" in the…

6 updates2 sources2 mentions here
Dec 18, 2025
Latest: They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship. · NYT
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Trump’s TikTok Deal Puts the White House in the Driver’s Seat

The proposed deal for TikTok's US operations puts the White House in a position of influence over the popular social media platform. The agreement involves a partnership between…

9 updates2 sources3 weeks long5 mentions here
Oct 13, 2025 → Oct 31, 2025
Latest: Trump-Xi Meeting Proves Less Than Pivotal for TikTok Deal · Bloomberg
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump Says He’ll Speak to Xi Friday, Hints at TikTok Deal

In a recent announcement, President Donald Trump stated that he will be speaking with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. This development comes after trade negotiations between…

68 updates11 sources11 days long50 mentions here
Sep 15, 2025 → Sep 26, 2025
Latest: How K-Pop Stans Set the Stage for the US TikTok Ban · Wired
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Samsung, SK Hynix Lose US Waiver on Chip Gear for China Use

The U.S. government has decided to revoke the waiver that allowed Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, two of the world's largest chipmakers, to export certain equipment to their…

8 updates1 source1 mention here
Sep 17, 2025
Latest: Charlie Kirk and Online Rage + Inside Trump’s Chip Flip + This Week in A.I. · NYT
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

‘It’s Not Going to Slow Down’: The Tech Stock Everyone Is Watching This Week

The tech stock that has garnered significant attention this week is ByteDance, the parent company of the popular social media platform TikTok. The article highlights the ongoing…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Aug 23, 2025
Latest: ‘It’s Not Going to Slow Down’: The Tech Stock Everyone Is Watching This Week · Gizmodo
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump’s Use of Tariffs Faces Legal Test Ahead of Aug. 1 Deadline

The Trump administration's use of tariffs as a trade policy tool is facing a legal challenge in a US appeals court. The court will be weighing the legality of the majority of the…

7 updates3 sources3 mentions here
Aug 19, 2025 → Aug 20, 2025
Latest: The White House now has a TikTok account · Engadget
PoliticsT2 · Outlet report

Trump to Tap Biden Appointee to Lead US Agency Overseeing Natural Gas Exports

President Donald Trump plans to appoint David Rosner, a Biden administration appointee, to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC is responsible for making…

4 updates1 source1 mention here
Aug 20, 2025
Latest: The White House just joined TikTok · The Verge
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Trump’s Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

The article discusses the potential conflict of interest between US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross's stance on tariffs and the actions of his former investment bank, Cantor…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Jul 24, 2025
Latest: Trump, who promised to save TikTok, threatens to shut down TikTok · Ars Technica
ScienceT2 · Outlet report

Trump announces billions in investments to make Pennsylvania an AI hub

In a speech at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, President Donald Trump announced over $90 billion in investments from private companies related to AI, technology,…

10 updates1 source1 mention here
Jul 18, 2025
Latest: Tim Cook says Apple is ‘open to’ AI acquisitions · The Verge

Coverage timeline (30 latest)

The most recent articles mentioning ByteDance, grouped by month. Open a story above to read it as a full timeline.

September 2026

1 article
Sep 28, 2026 · Ars Technica
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump

China is reportedly mulling letting ByteDance, Alibaba buy banned Nvidia chips.

January 2026

8 articles
Jan 27, 2026 · Engadget
California will investigate TikTok's alleged censorship of anti-Trump posts

Here is a 190-word summary of the news article: California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an investigation into whether TikTok is unlawfully censoring content critical of…

Jan 27, 2026 · The Guardian
California governor Gavin Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing content critical of Trump

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of former US President Donald Trump. Newsom has launched a review of TikTok's content…

Jan 23, 2026 · TechCrunch
TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new U.S. entity, effectively avoiding a potential ban in the country. The deal comes after a six-year-long political saga that began in…

Jan 23, 2026 · Bloomberg
What the TikTok Deal Means for the App’s Future in the US

The TikTok deal with Oracle has been finalized, resolving the long-standing dispute over the app's future in the US. The deal, outlined by the Trump administration in September,…

Jan 23, 2026 · BBC
TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business

TikTok has closed a deal to split its US app from the global business, resolving a long-running dispute with the US government. The deal comes after the Trump administration…

Jan 23, 2026 · NYT
TikTok Strikes Deal to Create New U.S. Entity and Loosen App’s Ties to China

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has reached a deal to create a new U.S. entity in an effort to avoid a federal ban. The Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has agreed to…

Jan 23, 2026 · Engadget
TikTok finalizes deal for its US entity

TikTok has finalized a deal for its US entity, with its parent company ByteDance selling a majority stake to a group of non-Chinese investors. The deal was made just before a…

Jan 8, 2026 · Bloomberg
TikTok Saga Moves Quietly Toward Understated Ending

The TikTok saga is nearing an understated conclusion, as the effort to ban the app in the US seems to be ending with a potential sale to American investors. The article suggests…

December 2025

7 articles
Dec 22, 2025 · Bloomberg
TikTok Deal Leaves National Security Risk, Garnaut’s Tobin Says

The TikTok deal leaves a national security risk, according to Liza Tobin, managing director at Garnaut Global. Tobin argues that the Trump administration has been lowering the bar…

Dec 19, 2025 · Engadget
We have more details on the TikTok deal, including some ownership statistics

TikTok has signed a deal to spin off its American business, keeping the popular social media app available in the US. The deal involves three companies - Oracle, Silver Lake, and…

Dec 19, 2025 · The Guardian
TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to avoid US ban

TikTok has reached a deal with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX to form a joint venture that will allow it to continue operating in the US. The deal comes five years after former…

Dec 19, 2025 · The Verge
TikTok ban: all the news on the app’s shutdown and return in the US

Here is a 202-word summary of the key points from the news article: The TikTok app in the US faced a potential ban in 2022-2023 due to national security concerns over its Chinese…

Dec 19, 2025 · Engadget
Trump's TikTok deal is another step closer to finally actually happening

The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. government and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, regarding the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations. According to the…

Dec 18, 2025 · Bloomberg
TikTok Says It Signed Agreements for New US Joint Venture

TikTok has announced that it has signed agreements for a new U.S. joint venture, marking progress in its long-delayed plan to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance…

Dec 18, 2025 · CNET
The TikTok Ban Was Set for Dec. 16. It Didn't Happen, and Here's Why

The proposed TikTok ban in the United States has been repeatedly postponed by the Trump administration. Initially set for December 16, the ban has been delayed several times…

October 2025

5 articles
Oct 31, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump-Xi Meeting Proves Less Than Pivotal for TikTok Deal

The article discusses the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which did not prove to be a pivotal moment for the ongoing TikTok deal…

Oct 30, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump’s TikTok Deal With China — What Do We Know?

The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between the US and China regarding the ownership of TikTok's US operations. Key points: - After over a year of negotiations, the US…

Oct 30, 2025 · Bloomberg
China Says It Will Work With the US on Resolving TikTok Issue

China has stated that it will collaborate with the United States to resolve the TikTok issue. This comes after President Trump's announcement of a deal to spin off ByteDance…

Oct 27, 2025 · CNET
TikTok's Fate May Be Decided This Week After Years of Threats and Bans

The fate of TikTok, the popular social media platform, could be decided this week after years of threats and bans. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, President Donald…

Oct 13, 2025 · Bloomberg
Trump’s TikTok Deal Puts the White House in the Driver’s Seat

The proposed deal for TikTok's US operations puts the White House in a position of influence over the popular social media platform. The agreement involves a partnership between…

September 2025

9 articles
Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
Oracle’s Role as Protector of TikTok Data Panned as Rehash of Earlier Plan

The article discusses Oracle's role as the protector of TikTok's data in the proposed deal for the U.S. purchase of the app. The deal relies on Oracle's expertise, but it has been…

Sep 26, 2025 · The Verge
The TikTok deal raises more questions than answers

The Trump administration has signed an executive order to "save" TikTok, the popular social media app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. However, the details of the deal…

Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
The TikTok Deal’s Unanswered Questions

The proposed TikTok deal has raised several unanswered questions. The valuation of TikTok is unclear, with estimates ranging from $20 billion to $50 billion. It is uncertain…

Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
ByteDance to Get About 50% of TikTok US Profit Under Trump Deal

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is set to retain around 50% of the profits from TikTok's U.S. operations, even after selling a majority stake to American…

Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
TikTok Gets $14 Billion Proposed Price Tag in Trump Deal

The Trump administration has proposed a deal for American investors to acquire TikTok's US operations from the Chinese company ByteDance Ltd. According to Vice President JD Vance,…

Sep 26, 2025 · BBC
Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

The ongoing saga surrounding TikTok's future in the United States has taken a new turn. According to US President Donald Trump, a deal has been reached regarding the popular…

Sep 26, 2025 · The Guardian
Abu Dhabi royal family to take stake in TikTok US under Trump deal

The Abu Dhabi royal family, through MGX, a fund chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will acquire a 15% stake in TikTok's US business. This deal comes after US President…

Sep 26, 2025 · Bloomberg
TikTok’s $14 Billion Valuation in Trump Deal Stuns Investors

The news article discusses the $14 billion valuation set by the Trump administration for TikTok's US business, which has surprised many investors. The valuation is significantly…

Sep 26, 2025 · NYT
Trump Clears Way for American-Owned TikTok Valued at $14 Billion

The Trump administration has taken steps to facilitate the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations to an American-owned entity. This move comes after months of efforts to find…