Business Wars TikTok vs the U.S.A. | A Ticking Clock | 4
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Feb 26, 2025 
In this discussion, Sho-Zi Chu, the CEO of TikTok, navigates the stormy waters of U.S. legislation requiring ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban by January 2025. He sheds light on TikTok's legal strategies to challenge the government and the uncertainty looming over the company's future. The conversation highlights declining user retention and dissatisfaction, the rivalry with Meta, and the shifting political landscape that influences TikTok's fate. Chu also touches on the rallying support from users and the interest of billionaires in acquiring the platform.
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Employee Concerns
- A TikTok employee worries about the new law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a U.S. ban.
- He fears job loss due to his visa status and the difficulty of selling TikTok within the timeframe.
TikTok's Legal Fight
- TikTok CEO Sho-Zi Chu expresses confidence in fighting the ban, even considering going to the Supreme Court.
- However, employees are skeptical, citing the failure of Project Texas to resolve government concerns.
TikTok's Stagnating Growth
- TikTok's growth stagnated by 2024, with users leaving due to algorithm concerns and aggressive product promotion.
- Meta capitalized on this by pushing its Reels feature, especially after TikTok's licensing issues with Universal Music Group.