TIKTOK IS NOW AN OPEN-SOURCE IN USA ?

In a recent blog post titled “Rebuilding TikTok in America,” Perplexity has proposed acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations with the intent to revamp its algorithm to better align with American privacy standards. Their plan includes open-sourcing the algorithm to enhance transparency and trust among users. Perplexity asserts that their technical expertise positions them uniquely to undertake this transformation without leading to monopolistic control in the short-form video market. 


This proposal emerges amidst a backdrop of potential bans and legal challenges facing TikTok in the U.S., primarily due to national security concerns over its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Other entities, including Amazon, have also expressed interest in acquiring TikTok’s U.S. assets.  Additionally, figures like Kevin O’Leary and Frank McCourt have shown interest in purchasing TikTok’s U.S. operations, each presenting their own visions for restructuring the platform to prioritize user privacy and data security. 

The U.S. government’s stance on TikTok has been complex, with legislative measures requiring ByteDance to divest its U.S. operations to avoid a ban. President Trump previously issued an executive order delaying the ban, providing a window for potential deals to materialize.  Legal analysts have raised concerns about the feasibility and implications of government involvement in such acquisitions. 

Perplexity’s proposal aims to address these challenges by ensuring that TikTok’s algorithm and data handling practices adhere to U.S. privacy standards, potentially alleviating some of the national security concerns that have been central to the discourse surrounding the platform’s operations in America.

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