According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government is reportedly considering a proposal that could allow Elon Musk to take over TikTok’s U.S. operations. This plan is being explored as a potential solution to prevent the app from being banned in the United States.
The situation emerges as the U.S. Supreme Court examines a law that could compel ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest its U.S. business by January 19, 2025. The primary concern driving this potential decision is national security, given TikTok’s Chinese ownership.
If the plan proceeds, Elon Musk could end up overseeing both TikTok’s U.S. operations and X, his social media platform formerly known as Twitter. However, these discussions are still in their early stages, and neither Musk nor TikTok has officially confirmed any involvement.
The U.S. government’s main worry is the risk of user data being accessed by Chinese authorities, which has intensified the scrutiny of TikTok’s ownership and operations.
