Global News Podcast TikTok signs deal to avoid US ban
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Dec 19, 2025 
Lily Jamali, a North America technology correspondent for the BBC, dives into TikTok's deal to transition its US operations to American investors to address national security concerns. Nomiya Iqbal reveals the political motivations behind the latest release of Epstein-related photos. Anastasia Kribonova shares poignant stories of Ukrainian war widows struggling with loss. Ambarasan Etta Rajan reports on the violent protests in Bangladesh following the death of a student leader, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region.
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TikTok's US Sale Secures Its Future
- TikTok agreed to sell majority control of its US operations to American investors to avoid a national security ban.
- ByteDance will retain about 20% while Oracle and other investors will lead the new US-owned entity.
Small Businesses Rely On TikTok
- TikTok user Tiffany Cianci highlighted the platform's importance for small businesses and creators.
- She noted millions of US business owners rely on TikTok for marketing and jobs.
Algorithm Retraining To Address Security Fears
- The deal includes retraining TikTok's algorithm on American user data to prevent foreign manipulation.
- TikTok denies prior political manipulation but the retraining aims to address US national security concerns.