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TikTok ban

Trump says he’s spoken to ‘many people’ about TikTok sale—but not Oracle

Numerous potential buyers, including PerplexityAI and the internet advocacy group, Project Liberty, have publicly stated their interest in the app.

  • By Sara Dorn
  • Forbes Staff

Why TikTok users are turning to Rednote ahead of imminent U.S. ban

In response to the TikTok ban, many users are flocking to Rednote, the popular Chinese app also known as Xiaohongshu—what’s driving the trend?

  • By Dani Di Placido - Contributor

How much is TikTok really worth?

TikTok is difficult to value. Keeping those complications in mind, Forbes spoke with at least nine people and came up with these different scenarios.

  • By Phoebe Liu

Eric Schmidt’s new secret project is an AI video platform called ‘Hooglee’

The billionaire technologist has quietly founded a startup that aims to “bring people closer, simplify communication, and enhance engagement” through artificial intelligence.

  • By Sarah Emerson
  • Forbes Staff

Asides

Who is Frank McCourt, the billionaire trying to buy TikTok?

McCourt sold the Los Angeles Dodgers for a hefty sum in 2012. Here’s how he’s been building his business and media empire since, and setting up a consortium to purchase TikTok.

  • By Phoebe Liu

Cloud companies like Oracle, Amazon and Microsoft would lose millions to a TikTok ban

The tech giants all have large cloud contracts with TikTok — and they’ll have to end service on them by January 19 unless a court intervenes.

  • By Emily Baker-White
  • Forbes Staff

TikTok has a tough day in court battling the ‘ban bill’

Sooner or later, the Supreme Court will be asked to weigh in.

  • By Emily Baker-White
  • Forbes Staff

TikTok planning global layoffs after US signs ban into law

TikTok is reportedly set to conduct a round of global layoffs across its operations and marketing teams.

  • By Anastasia Santoreneos
  • Forbes Staff

Australia bans TikTok on official devices: Attorney-General confirms

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has confirmed the Australian Government will ban TikTok on devices issued by Commonwealth departments and agencies.

  • By Anastasia Santoreneos
  • Forbes Staff
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