TikTok: Firm calls report of possible sale to Elon Musk 'pure fiction'
www.bbc.com
The firm has repeatedly said it will not sell its US operation as it face a 19 January deadline.
  • reddig33@lemmy.world
    32·
    22 days ago

    I guess we will see what happens. With Trump and Elon in charge, it’s not like I’d be surprised if that’s their ultimate goal.

    • NaibofTabr@infosec.pubEnglish
      14·
      22 days ago

      And that would make what, 3 social media companies between them?

      Suddenly Zuck’s recent policy changes make sense, he caught wind of this sale and he’s indicating that he’s willing to play ball with them, while also trying to maintain the competitiveness of his own social media (his influence over public opinion).

  • leadore@lemmy.world
    11·
    22 days ago

    Well it was obvious from the start that the provision that TikTok either has to sell to a US owner or be banned means that some oligarch would be buying it. I suppose the broligarchs have been competing for who will get it. Sure, maybe some in Congress care about the security aspect, but underneath, that was mostly a pretext to get support for it. Would be nice if Tiktok refuses to sell it.