US President Donald Trump has signed a decree to sell the social network TikTok. The app will now be controlled by US companies to eliminate national security risks.
Who will run TikTok
According to US media, negotiations were held with several IT giants. As a result, investors from the US market will take control of TikTok in the US. This means that the social network's key infrastructure will now be under US jurisdiction.
What will change for users
TikTok will continue to operate without blocking in the US.
The company's algorithms and databases will be transferred to the new owner.
Content and moderation control is expected to be strengthened in line with US standards.
«The executive order ensures that American users» data will be protected from access by foreign governments," Trump said when signing the document.
Market reaction
The news of TikTok's sale caused a wide response among bloggers and advertisers. Experts believe that in the short term, users will not feel any significant changes, but promotion algorithms can be adapted to new requirements.
📌 Source: American media, official statement of the White House
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