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After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?

A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban

Digital Camera World

TikTok strikes deal to keep operating in the US after months of uncertainty

Euronews

ByteDance Signs TikTok US Deal As Forced Sale Fears Peak — Creators Face Upheaval

TikTok's future in the States has been secured through a deal with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. After several extensions by Donald Trump to avoid a ban, ByteDance agreed to sell a majority stake to this US-led group.

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Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.

Axios

TikTok’s long-awaited US sale may finally be happening, according to new reports

TikTok’s long-running US ownership saga may be nearing a resolution, with reports suggesting its US operations could shift from ByteDance to a new American-led joint venture as early as January 2026.

TechRadar

ByteDance Signs Binding Deal To Spin Off TikTok US Into Majority-American Joint Venture

Under the deal, the U.S. version of TikTok will become majority-owned by American investors, satisfying the core requirement of a bipartisan law passed by Congress in 2024 that sought to address national security concerns tied to the app's Chinese ownership.

International Business Times

TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to avoid US ban

Joint venture will take over part of app’s US operations, including data protection, algorithm security and content moderation

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TikTok finally signs deal to sell its US entity to joint venture controlled by American investors

Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX hold 15 percent each in deal that averts app’s shutdown in US

The Independent UK

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States

The Independent UK

Nvidia weighs expanding H200 production as new China orders rush in, report claims — ByteDance and Alibaba listed as suitors for 'large orders' in the wake of sanctions lift

Nvidia is evaluating whether to increase production of its H200 data center GPUs after demand from Chinese customers is expected to exceed current supply.

Tom’s Hardware

China holds 'emergency meetings' to discuss Nvidia H200 purchases following export rule change, report claims — ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba asked to assess demand

China convened emergency meetings with its largest technology companies on Wednesday to assess how many of Nvidia’s H200 accelerators they intend to buy.

Tom’s Hardware

Alternative Social Media Apps Kids in Australia Are Turning to After Under-16 Ban

Australia's world-first social media ban is now in effect, but children are migrating to lesser-known platforms outside the restricted list. Here's what parents need to know about these apps.

International Business Times UK

Why TikTok Owner's AI Phone Is Making China's Apps Nervous

TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd launched its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone last week, sparking online buzz and prompting swift pushback.

Benzinga

Teens hoping to get around Australia’s social media ban are rushing to smaller apps. Where are they going?

As Meta begins deleting accounts and the deadline looms, children have already begun to flock to platforms not included in the banned list, like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope and Rednote

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China's ByteDance could be forced to sell TikTok U.S., but its quiet lead in AI will help it survive—and maybe even thrive

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok and target of Washington ire, operates China’s most popular chatbot, Doubao.

Barchart

How Should You Play NVDA Stock Amid Reports That China Banned ByteDance from Using Nvidia GPUs?

New reports suggest that China has banned TikTok parent ByteDance from using Nvidia chips in its data centers.

International Business Times UK

TikTok Owner ByteDance Unveils AI Phone Assistant — China's Challenge To The iPhone

Facing market saturation in short-form video and the threat of TikTok divestiture in the US, ByteDance is going 'all-in' on generative AI.

Tom’s Hardware

Alibaba and ByteDance allegedly train Qwen and Doubao LLMs using Nvidia chips, despite export controls — Southeast Asian data center leases skirt around U.S. chip restrictions

Chinese technology giants, including Alibaba and ByteDance, are increasingly training their most advanced artificial intelligence models in Southeast Asia.

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International Business Times UK

Alibaba and ByteDance Move AI Training To Southeast Asia To Bypass US Nvidia Ban

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance are moving AI training to Southeast Asia to skirt US bans on top-tier Nvidia chips.

Euronews

Fact check: Is China using TikTok to 'dumb down' European children?

Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of young people. The Cube compared the content found in both versions of the app.

International Business Times

While Establishment Politicians Squabbled Over TikTok, John McEntee Built a New Model for Influence

According to Oxford Economics, TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023, supporting over 224,000 jobs. For small businesses and content creators—constituencies Republicans claim to champion—the platform has become essential infrastructure.

Benzinga

Patria-backed Omnia Reportedly Joins $9 Billion TikTok Data Center Project In Brazil

Omnia, a data center company owned by Brazil’s Patria Investments (NASDAQ:PAX), is reportedly participating in over a $9 billion data center project expected to have TikTok as its primary client.

International Business Times

TikTok Sale Moves Forward as China Greenlights Transfer Agreement

China has approved TikTok's U.S. transfer agreement, moving the app closer to a new American ownership.

The Guardian - UK

Xi-Trump meeting: America has discovered that bullies can be bullied back

Outcome appears closer to truce than durable peace but outline of broader diplomatic relationship is visible

Euronews

Donald Trump says TikTok deal with China could be finalised this week

However, the details of a possible deal are under wraps.

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