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Trump Allows TikTok Use on Federal Devices
The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on the use of the TikTok app on U.S. government devices after determining that the app no longer poses a threat to national security. This assessment was based on the app transferring its operations in the United States to American investors and implementing changes to its recommendation algorithms and cybersecurity programs. The decision followed a deal finalized in January, which transferred control of TikTok from the Chinese company ByteDance to an American group led by Oracle and Silver Lake Management, with the aim of protecting American users' information and reducing security risks associated with data. The Department of Justice confirmed that the app now operates independently of ByteDance and that the majority of its ownership is held by American investors, effectively ending longstanding disputes over security concerns related to China.
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