After over five years of negotiations, meetings, and legislative actions, progress is being made to secure TikTok’s presence in the United States. On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order that did not finalize a deal but provided a framework for discussions moving forward.
In a recent episode of The Vergecast, recorded shortly before the executive order was signed, hosts David and Jake discussed the ongoing TikTok negotiations, as well as updates on gadget news. Notable topics included Google’s efforts to integrate ChromeOS and Android, speculation about a touchscreen Mac, and developments involving Jony Ive and OpenAI’s collaboration.
Following the gadget segment, Liz Lopatto from The Verge joined the discussion to provide insights into the TikTok deal. She highlighted key stakeholders, including the involvement of Abu Dhabi-based MGX as a large investor. The conversation also touched on the implications of Larry Ellison’s significant influence within the restructured company. A question raised during the discussion was whether TikTok could maintain its original platform and community feel amid these changes.
For more details on the topics discussed in this episode, listeners can refer to additional links provided on gadget news and relevant developments.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/786324/tiktok-ban-us-deal-trump-ellison-vergecast