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Why China may be OK with TikTok selling to Elon Musk
After years of rejecting the idea of a sale of TikTok’s US assets to an American buyer in order to avert a ban, China and ByteDance may have found an owner they could live with: Elon Musk.
Who could buy TikTok to avoid app's ban? Newest name being shared: Elon Musk
As the Jan. 19 date for a TikTok ban approaches, another name is emerging as a potential buyer: SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who already owns X.
Elon Musk buying TikTok seems like a stretch — but we're in a weird time, so here's why it could make sense
Elon Musk swooping in to buy TikTok before a US ban is set to bite? It seems like a stretch, but it could also make some sense, Peter Kafka writes.
Elon Musk Weighs Bringing Back Vine App After TikTok Shutdown
Elon Musk has indicated that he’s open to resurrecting the defunct video platform, Vine, after a ban shut down TikTok over the weekend to millions of users in the U.S. Musk, who owns social media rival X,
Wow! Elon Musk could end up owning TikTok in the US (Updated: TikTok's response)
Chinese government officials are reportedly mulling selling TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk to avoid a complete ban in the country.
TikTok Responds to Elon Musk Sale Report: 'Pure Fiction'
Buying TikTok would further solidify Musk's position as one of the most powerful men in the U.S. and the world.
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors—Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary And More—Could Buy TikTok As Ban Starts
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Who is buying TikTok? Rumored buyers include MrBeast, Elon Musk: What to know
TikTok’s time will expire on Jan. 19 if no buyer is found or the Supreme Court rules in the app’s favor. Here’s what to know.
Is Elon Musk buying TikTok? What we know ahead of Jan. 19 ban
Could Elon Musk save TikTok in the US? China weighs option to sell the controversial TikTok social media app's US operations ahead of looming ban
Can Elon Musk really save TikTok?
Chinese officials are reportedly exploring a backup plan for TikTok after the Supreme Court appeared unlikely to save it from a US ban. With TikTok’s legal options nearly exhausted, multiple news outlets are reporting that China is considering an option it previously said it wouldn’t: letting ByteDance sell the app.
TikTok Calls Report That China Is Exploring Sale of App to Elon Musk ‘Pure Fiction’
TikTok denied a report that China is exploring a sale of the app to Elon Musk to keep TikTok operational in America amid a looming U.S. ban.
Can he do that? Lawyers and lawmakers debate if Trump has authority to suspend the US TikTok ban
On the eve of his inauguration, President Donald Trump said an executive order suspending a nationwide ban on TikTok would be ...
Bluesky adds TikTok mode while Elon mulls reviving Vine in the latest banning drama
Bluesky has a new video-only mode that's somewhat similar to TikTok. The new mode lets you swipe vertically to jump between ...
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"Everyone wants some of TikTok's Nachos": Netizens react hilariously to Elon Musk's X rolling out new video tab
X, the company owned by Elon Musk, has launched a new video page in an effort to stay up with the rapidly evolving world of ...
Donald Trump Touts That "TikTok Is Back," Calls Elon Musk To Stage At MAGA-Heavy Pre-Inauguration Rally; Incoming POTUS Will Visit L.A. On Friday
Donald Trump told a pre-inaugural, MAGA-heavy rally that “TikTok is back,” as he has pledged to sign an executive order that ...
Jeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity Reportedly Makes $50 Billion Move To Merge With TikTok, But Elon Musk's X Remains This Analyst's Favorite Bidder
Jeff Bezos-backed Perplexity AI has reportedly submitted a $50 billion bid to merge with TikTok U.S., aiming to create a new ...
Celebrities, influencers, and business leaders react to US TikTok shutdown: 'This is so dystopian'
After the company briefly turned off its app for its 170 million US users on Saturday, some flocked to other corners of the ...
U.S. bans TikTok: users flock to RedNote as TikTok’s cultural influence fades
TikTok faces U.S. ban on Jan. 19, leaving 170M users scrambling for alternatives amid national security concerns and data ...