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Oracle would reportedly control TikTok's data collection, algorithm, and software updates, but Chinese owner ByteDance would maintain a minority stake.
Though Musk notes that X is 'shaping national conversations,' that's not going to help banks collect on the money they put up to help Musk buy Twitter in 2022.
TikTok has not returned to US app stores, meaning those who deleted the app over the weekend are out of luck. For now, signing into TikTok on the web is a cheaper solution.
The class-action lawsuit alleges LinkedIn buried important disclosures and then tried to cover its tracks after violating users' privacy rights.
Users may be able to dodge scrutiny by paying Meta to boost their content.
The Nazi-like salute from Musk during a Trump inauguration event sparks multiple subreddits on Reddit to consider blocking links to X/Twitter.
Trump orders the Attorney General not to enforce a law banning US app store and hosting transactions with TikTok. Apple and Google may not want to take that risk, though.
At issue are the Biden administration's efforts to point out potentially harmful misinformation on social media platforms, particularly around COVID-19.
The suspect, who was found sitting near the office watching the fire, admitted to starting it 'in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban,' according to police.
As TikTok tries to avoid a US ban, rivals move to fill the void.
That was fast. TikTok is 'in the process of restoring service' after Trump said app stores and other providers won't be penalized for hosting the app. It's still not available in the app stores, though.
Users can now see what their friends are liking on Instagram via a dedicated Reels feed. As TikTok goes dark, Instagram also boosts the 90-second video limit to three minutes.
More users mean more potential for trouble, so Bluesky was forced to boost its content-moderation team, which expanded to roughly 100 moderators and growing.
The White House has punted enforcement to the incoming administration. Trump has urged people to 'stay tuned' for his decision. In the meantime, TikTok plans to shut down tomorrow.
The justices found the government’s concerns over potential privacy abuses at TikTok persuasive. Trump says he'll make a decision on TikTok 'in the not too distant future.'
Nearly 250,000 Americans have downloaded Rednote on Android alone in the past few months. But if Trump saves TikTok, that momentum could stall.
On Polymarket, people bet on 25- or 50-tweet brackets. It's serious business: They've wagered over $2 million this week alone.
Zuckerberg continues Meta's trend of annual layoffs, but this time those who depart will be replaced.
Musk bought Twitter shares at 'artificially low prices' and saved $150 million because he reported his Twitter stake late, the SEC alleges.
As things stand, TikTok could be removed from app stores in the US on Jan. 19.