TechCheck U.S. Nears TikTok Deal, Plus Oracle's CEO Shakeup 9/22/25
Sep 22, 2025
President Trump is poised to sign an executive order that could reshape TikTok in the U.S. This move involves licensing and retraining the app's algorithm, all while ensuring users retain access to global content. Oracle is stepping up as a key player in this transition, coinciding with a significant leadership change at the company. The discussion delves into the implications for national security and how these changes might affect the app's future.
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U.S. Entity To Control TikTok Algorithm
- A U.S. entity will license, retrain, and update a copy of TikTok's algorithm to reduce ByteDance's control.
- Oracle and U.S. investors would own ~80% and six of seven board seats would be American, preserving global content access.
Oracle To Oversee Security And Data
- Oracle would handle top-to-bottom security and host U.S. user data in its cloud.
- The White House says preserving TikTok's business will generate hundreds of billions in U.S. economic activity.
User Experience Likely Unchanged Initially
- U.S. users would keep access to global content and likely won't need a new app initially.
- Sources warn the situation is fluid and terms could change over months.