Benjamin Smith
Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Semaphore and co-host of the Mixed Signals podcast, interviewed about the Ellison family's media acquisitions and implications for news organizations.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 27min
TikTok’s new owners
Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter for The Wall Street Journal, discusses the implications of a proposed TikTok deal, highlighting national security concerns and the pivotal role of Oracle. Benjamin Smith, co-founder of Semaphore, delves into the Ellison family's media acquisitions, warning about the risks of media consolidation and political influence. Together, they explore whether Larry Ellison’s ties to Trump could affect TikTok's algorithm and the future of news organizations amid shifting standards.
