OpenAI’s TikTok-like social app makes its ‘cameo’ appearance
Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - OpenAI yesterday officially launched its new TikTok-type AI video app and opened invite-only access in the US. Disney is reported to have denied use of its content.Read more: OpenAI’s TikTok-like social app makes its ‘cameo’ appearance
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OpenAI Unleashes Sora 2 Alongside A New TikTok-Like App For AI Videos
bgr - Sora 2, the next-generation of OpenAI's video generation model, has arrived alongside a Sora app that is now available on the App Store.
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Back to Top / Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 14922 / 20 stories in 5 months
OpenAI Plans TikTok-Style App Featuring AI-Generated Videos: Report
Jon Swartz / techstrong - OpenAI is developing a standalone social media application powered by its upcoming Sora 2 video model that will feature exclusively artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. The app will reportedly feature a vertical video feed with swipe-to-scroll …
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Trump approves $14 billion TikTok deal backed by Oracle and MGX, but questions linger
techspot - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a plan for a group of US and global investors to take control of TikTok's American operations, a move intended to satisfy a 2024 law that requires the divestiture of the app from its Chinese p…
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Trump signs executive order saying his TikTok deal is legal
Karissa Bell / engadget - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order finalizing some of the terms of a deal to bring TikTok's US business under American control. The new TikTok entity will be owned by a group of US-based investors, while ByteDance will maintain a smaller…
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Oracle to oversee TikTok algorithm in Trump-backed deal
James Farrell / siliconangle - After months of negotiations between the U.S. and China, a preliminary agreement apparently has been reached over the fate of TikTok, with Oracle Corp. set to oversee the app’s algorithm. The White House today explained that under the terms of a proposed …
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Trump reportedly set to sign executive order on TikTok deal
The administration is poised to finalize an executive order detailing a proposed deal involving TikTok. The move signals a swift governmental intervention in the persistent debate surrounding the social media platform’s operations in the U.S., potentially reshaping its business model and user experience amid national security concerns.
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Trump hints Murdochs’ involvement in TikTok deal
In recent remarks, former President Trump has dropped hints that the Murdoch family could play a role in an emerging TikTok deal. His comments have fueled speculation about unconventional alliances within the media and tech worlds, leaving industry watchers to wonder if a surprise power play is in the offing.
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Americans would dominate board of new TikTok US entity: W.House
techxplore - A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.
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US and China agree to agree on a TikTok deal
Karissa Bell / engadget - The long-promised deal to "save" TikTok remains elusive even as the US and China seem to be inching toward an agreement. On Friday, President Donald Trump did little to clarify where the deal currently stands following a call with Chinese President Xi Jin…
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Trump Says U.S. and China Approve TikTok Deal After Call With Xi
Amrith Ramkumar / wsj - The announcement caps off months of tense negotiations that put the video-sharing app at the center of trade talks between the two sides.
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United States And China Agree Deal For TikTok US Operations
Sharveya Parasnis / medianama - United States President Donald Trump has told American media that he has reached a deal with China in order to save the TikTok app in the US.The post United States And China Agree Deal For TikTok US Operations appeared first on MEDIANAMA.
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Proposal Would Hand TikTok’s US Presence to American Investors
PYMNTS / pymnts - TikTok will still feel familiar to the 170 million Americans who scroll through it every day, but the company behind the app would be restructured under a proposal being considered Tuesday (Sept. 16). The plan, under discussion by the U.S. and China this …
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US and China reach tentative framework for TikTok ownership deal
techspot - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that these discussions were just a step, with further negotiations scheduled to continue at a different location within a month. While the fragile agreement on TikTok may provide temporary relief from confrontat…
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The US and China might finally have a TikTok deal
Emma Roth / theverge - The US and China have reached a “framework” deal to divest TikTok from its Chinese parent company, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters during trade talks in Madrid on Monday. As noted by Reuters, Bessent confirmed that “the framework is for a …
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US-China trade talks near TikTok breakthrough
High-stakes trade discussions in Madrid have taken an intriguing turn with U.S. officials reportedly closing in on an agreement with China centered on TikTok. The negotiations, marked by brisk dialogue over tariffs and digital issues, signal potential shifts in cross-border tech regulation amid a tense geopolitical climate.
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US-China trade talks in Madrid amid TikTok tensions
US and Chinese officials have convened in Madrid for high-stakes economic trade discussions, with one report noting that the first day concluded with talks on digital trade issues, including a pressing TikTok deadline. The negotiations are marked by cautious strategic banter as both sides seek concessions in an uncertain global market.
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TikTok is now letting everyone DM each other with voice memos and pictures
Sean Hollister / theverge - Every platform wants to be the place you hang with friends — even Spotify as of this week — so it’s apparently time for TikTok to shore up its direct messaging feature! It told TechCrunch that over the next few weeks, all users should see voice messages a…
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TikTok replaces UK moderators with AI amid mass layoffs
TikTok is overhauling its content moderation by slashing its U.K. workforce in favor of AI solutions—a move that has sparked both criticism and incredulity. As the platform bets on algorithms to manage billions of posts, industry insiders can’t help but smirk at the high-stakes experiment in digital oversight.
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The White House Just Joined TikTok, Five Years After Trump First Tried To Ban It
bgr - President Trump attempted to ban TikTok in his first term, but five years later, the White House has created its own TikTok account.
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