TikTok Ban in USA: TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban, while Perplexity proposes a merger to secure the platform’s future amid rising challenges.
New Delhi, Digital Desk || TikTok Ban in US: TikTok has recently been removed from the U.S. Apple IOS Store, marking a critical moment for platform’s online presence. Amidst its struggle to survive, a surprising name has emerged: Perplexity, a US-based search engine startup. Perplexity has expressed interest in acquiring TikTok in what seems to be the app’s final attempt at staying operational.
On Saturday, Perplexity submitted a bid to TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, proposing a merger. This development was first reported by Reuters.
TikTok Ban in USA
TikTok has been under scrutiny in USA, with warnings that it could face a ban unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. However, Donald Trump reportedly suggested that TikTok could receive a 90-day reprieve, providing the platform with a temporary lifeline.
The proposed merger could mark a turning point for TikTok. Perplexity plans to create a new entity involving TikTok and its capital-sharing partners. According to Reports, Perplexity aims to retain the existing equity stakes, allowing ByteDance’s current investors to remain involved. The merger approach, rather than an outright sale, is viewed as a strategy to foster a robust partnership moving forward.
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Perplexity is utilizes advanced language models to provide quick, sourced answers to user queries. Its capability to aggregate information from open-source AI platforms has made it a popular tool for users seeking concise, reliable information.
TikTok’s Last Words
TikTok has played a significant role in shaping internet culture, revolutionizing the short-video format. As of its most recent posts, TikTok indicated that it would cease operations in the U.S. on Sunday unless the Biden administration offers clear assurances to tech giants like Apple and Google regarding the enforcement of the ban.
With approximately 170 million USA users, TikTok’s potential shutdown has sparked widespread concern. The platform’s future now hinges on the outcome of these ongoing negotiations and the proposed merger with Perplexity.
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