Microsoft reportedly vying to buy TikTok amid security concerns Freepik.com \/ TikTok\/ Microsoft[jwplayer ksH6zuKH]As concerns around TikTok\u2019s security rise, Microsoft has joined the fray with hopes to purchase the company after reports of a presidential plan to force the app\u2019s parent company, ByteDance, to sell off its U.S. based operations came to light. While it might be the most popular app among Gen Z\u2019ers, TikTok has come under intense scrutiny as of late, with India banning it outright and countries like Australia and America toying with the idea of doing the same. Some of the app\u2019s top stars have likewise taken their leave in favor of rival program Triller, including the likes of Josh Richards, Griffin Johnson, and more, while names like streamer \u2018Ninja\u2019 have publicly decried TikTok for potential security threats (even deleting it from his phone, altogether). Now, it appears that a presidential order could force TikTok\u2019s parent company, ByteDance, to sell off its U.S. stock\u2014 and Microsoft could be poised to pounce on the social media giant. I have deleted the TIK TOK app off all my devices. Hopefully a less intrusive company (data farming) that isn\u2019t owned by China can recreate the concept legally, such funny and amazing content on the app from influencers. \u2014 Ninja (@Ninja) July 9, 2020 As initially reported by Fox News\u2019 Charles Gasparino, it seems that Microsoft has entered talks to procure the U.S. portions of TikTok, although the company has yet to confirm these reports at the time of writing. It\u2019s also unclear whether the President has the power to force a foreign company to sell its U.S. stock, although reports of the order follow his statement considering a ban of the app days prior. For now, TikTok\u2019s future in the U.S. is unclear, although a spokesperson for the company has expressed hope for its continued performance. CONFIRMED; sources say @Microsoft in talks to buy https:\/\/t.co\/1q4Y8HRbjG \u2014 Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) July 31, 2020 \u201cWhile we do not comment on rumors or speculation, we are confident in the long-term success of TikTok,\u201d a representative said in a statement to Business Insider. When asked what they would do if TikTok were to be banned, creators like Charli D\u2019Amelio \u2014 the app\u2019s most-followed user \u2014 and Addison Rae expressed mild concern over the matter, with Rae claiming she might move to YouTube while D\u2019Amelio will just \u201ckeep on dancing.\u201d Much like Vine before it, users are worried that its top creators could be forced to find success elsewhere. For now, they \u2014 along with everyone else \u2014 will have to wait and see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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