More or Less #117 TikTok’s New Owner and Hiring a US CEO?
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Sep 19, 2025 Dive into the complexities of TikTok's rumored deal involving ownership and algorithm control. Delve into what a U.S. CEO would really do in this landscape. Explore innovative tech with Meta's AR glasses and the challenges of anthropomorphism in AI. Discover a new etiquette school aimed at refining founders' social skills. Plus, a look at the market's mid-cap IPO momentum and the case for exclusive, hyper-local print editions. It's a thought-provoking mix of tech, finance, and social dynamics!
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TikTok Deal Is Largely Symbolic
- The TikTok deal feels like a war of attrition where media fatigue matters more than technical fixes.
- Structural national-security risks remain even if ownership and licensing change hands.
Control Over The Feed, Not Servers, Is Key
- Ownership transfers won't matter if the algorithm still controls content distribution.
- The core risk is which model picks the For You page, not where raw data sits.
Pick A CEO Who Can Sell And Shield
- Hire a public-facing CEO who can handle press and be a credible figurehead.
- Prioritize someone who can accelerate U.S. ad monetization and survive scrutiny.
