TikTok owner picks Oracle over Microsoft as U.S. tech partner
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The owner of TikTok has chosen Oracle over Microsoft as the American tech partner that could help keep the popular video-sharing app running in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the deal who was not authorized to speak publicly about it. President Donald Trump's administration has threatened to ban TikTok by September 20 and ordered owner ByteDance to sell its U.S. business, claiming the app poses national security risks because ByteDance is a Chinese company.
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Main Idea: Oracle has been picked as TikTok’s U.S. tech partner in a deal that could keep the app running while U.S. officials review national security concerns.
Key Points:
- The Treasury Department said it received a proposal that includes Oracle as the “trusted technological partner” for TikTok.
- The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States still has to review any deal before the president makes a final decision.
- Microsoft said ByteDance told it the company would not sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to Microsoft.
- The move comes as U.S. officials worry about data security and Chinese control, while TikTok denies it is a national security threat.
Groups & Affiliates:
- Tech giants: Oracle; ByteDance; Microsoft
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
US users could face app disruption or a ban if the Oracle deal or government review fails, and the fight may keep data privacy and security concerns unresolved.
Positive Impact
Oracle as a US partner could help keep TikTok running for millions of users while creating jobs and adding more US oversight.
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- Major:Committee on Foreign Investment in the United Statesgovernment agency or body
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- Committee on Foreign Investment in the United Statesgovernment agency or bodyMajorEvaluated
Required reviewer of the transaction because of national security concerns.
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- ByteDancecompanyPrimaryAI selected
TikTok’s owner and the key decision-maker in rejecting Microsoft and pursuing the Oracle proposal.
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Chosen as TikTok’s U.S. tech partner and central to the proposed deal reviewed by U.S. officials.
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Major bidder whose offer was rejected and whose role is a central part of the deal outcome.
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His administration threatened the ban and his support affects the proposed transaction.
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