World Business Report US to stop the clock on TikTok ban
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Sep 15, 2025 The recent framework deal between the US and China may save TikTok from a ban, raising questions about potential buyers and the future of social media. The widening pay gap highlighted by the Pope has sparked discussions about executive compensation, particularly comparing leaders like Elon Musk to everyday workers. Meanwhile, the impact of AI on graduate recruitment poses challenges for new job seekers, pushing them toward more productive roles while also reflecting on rising income disparity.
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Framework Agreement Leaves Big Questions
- A Madrid framework deal may let TikTok keep operating in the US but leaves crucial details unresolved.
- Ownership, algorithm control and concrete national security safeguards remain unspecified.
Get Clear Terms On Algorithm And Data
- Buyers and regulators must clarify whether ByteDance transfers algorithm control or the new owner must rebuild it.
- Demand explicit technical and legal terms to ensure U.S. user data cannot be accessed by Beijing.
National Security Drives The Sale Mandate
- U.S. concerns center on content control and access to American user data by China.
- TikTok and ByteDance deny Chinese government access, but lawmakers prioritise data-security risk.