Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review — TikTok shutdown, Biden’s AI policies and Zuckerberg asks Trump for a favor
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Jan 17, 2025 
Maria Curi, a tech policy reporter at Axios, discusses the potential shutdown of TikTok in the U.S. and its significant implications. She breaks down President Biden's executive order on AI, aiming to promote domestic development against China. The rise of alternative apps like Red Note reflects heightened security concerns. Curi also highlights environmental issues tied to data centers, along with the intricate relationships between tech CEOs like Zuckerberg and government officials, raising questions about future regulations.
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TikTok Shutdown
- TikTok plans to shut down its U.S. app this Sunday, directing users to a website explaining the ban.
- This action is voluntary and aims to appease the incoming administration.
User Migration to Chinese Apps
- Despite the ban and national security concerns, many TikTok creators are moving to other Chinese-owned apps like Red Note.
- This migration highlights a disconnect between government concerns and user behavior.
Biden's AI Executive Order
- President Biden signed an executive order to expedite the development of AI data centers in the U.S.
- This move aims to boost American AI innovation and compete with China.