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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

January 23, 2026

TikTok has finalized a deal that allows it to continue operating in the US, establishing a new entity called TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, which is majority-owned by American investors. The company's content recommendation algorithm will be managed by Oracle, while TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance retains a minority stake.

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TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is majority-owned by American investors.
The new entity is governed by a board of seven directors, including TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.
ByteDance holds a 19.9% stake in the new US entity.
Oracle will manage TikTok's content recommendation algorithm.
The deal secures TikTok's operations for its 200 million American users.

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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users?

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