Bloomberg Tech Oracle to Recreate TikTok’s Algorithm in the US
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Sep 22, 2025 Hiba Anba, an immigration attorney and partner at Erickson Immigration Group, shares insights on the proposed $100,000 H-1B fee changes and their legal implications. She discusses the confusion surrounding the proposal and its impact on startups and big tech firms. Anba also highlights potential national-interest carveouts and the likelihood of legal challenges. The conversation delves into Oracle's plans to recreate TikTok's algorithm and leadership shifts at T-Mobile, revealing the dynamic landscape in tech and immigration.
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Oracle To Rebuild TikTok’s Algorithm
- Oracle will recreate and US-train a new TikTok algorithm while licensing the original temporarily from ByteDance.
- The plan aims to satisfy US security demands while Beijing's approval remains uncertain.
Leadership Shift Reflects Cloud Pivot
- Oracle promoted Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia to co-CEOs amid a cloud and AI infrastructure push.
- Clay's cloud leadership secures larger stock awards reflecting Oracle's pivot to cloud as its main growth engine.
Time Succession During Success
- Hand over succession when the company is strong to ensure continuity and momentum.
- Recruit successors early and test them in key roles before promotion to CEO.