There's a growing list of major tech executives possibly interested in buying TikTok. President Trump signed an executive order last week pausing a ban on the app from taking effect for 75 days while his administration explores a potential sale or investment.
Wall Street analysts see AI boosting Meta's performance this year. The tech titan could also be a big winner amid the drama swirling around TikTok.
After all, TikTok is the reason there are more self-made millionaire influencers and content creators in the U.S. than ever before.
Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 20 to extend the ban on TikTok, implemented by former President Joe Biden last year. The order granted a 75-day extension, which Trump said will allow him to consult with his advisors and heads of "relevant" departments and agencies to address national security concerns posed by TikTok.
DeepSeek, the Chinese-owned ChatGPT rival, could pose the same national security concerns that Congress has about TikTok, Philip Elliott writes.
There's no telling yet if Trump's plan can set up a better version of Project Texas or convince China to sign off on a TikTok sale. Analysts have suggested that China may agree to a TikTok sale if Trump backs down on tariff threats.
You've sent us your questions about what is happening with TikTok now, and the BBC's cyber correspondent Joe Tidy has answered.
Perplexity AI has presented a new proposal to TikTok’s parent company that would allow the U.S. government to own up to 50% of a new entity that merges Perplexity with TikTok’s U.S. business, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Trump administration is denying it, but Trump previously said he'd like to see the software company take it over.
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome a “bidding war” for TikTok as he appeared to confirm that Microsoft is among the companies that have declared interest in acquiring the popular social media platform. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he has an affinity for bidding wars.
A man is being held behind bars after he was accused of traveling 1,200 miles to Virginia to meet with a 15-year-old he met on social media, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). Police said that on Jan.