Elon Musk is set to finalize his bid for OpenAI, leaving investors wondering about his ultimate goal. Meanwhile, tensions remain high at TikTok, where employees are on edge over potential layoffs and a deal with Google. In a recent all-hands meeting, TikTok CEO Shou Chew assured staff that the company has made progress in regaining trust, despite years of political miscalculations.
The situation took a turn for the better when Apple and Google agreed to restore TikTok to their US app stores after receiving assurances from newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi. However, the details of this agreement remain unclear due to the lack of public comments from all parties involved.
TikTok’s advertising business has reportedly stabilized since its brief period without US access, with user engagement exceeding expectations. Despite these positive signs, Musk’s TikTok takeover raises concerns about the future direction of the app and its users. As the technology landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: the stakes are high for those involved.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/command-line-newsletter/613219/tiktok-ban-ceo-all-hands