TikTok is once again available for download from Apple’s App Store and Google Play after a weeks-long unavailability due to the U.S. ban on the video service. The app was briefly unavailable before returning to normal, with President Trump signing an executive order to delay enforcement by 75 days.
In other tech news, Elon Musk has pulled his bid to take over OpenAI if the company abandons its plan to convert from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization. This move adds credence to Musk’s intentions being driven by pressure rather than a genuine interest in operating the AI startup.
Arm, a SoftBank-owned chipmaker, plans to launch its own customizable CPU this summer. The company has secured Meta as an early customer and is expected to unveil the chip at a future event. This move marks a significant shift for Arm, which has historically licensed its intellectual property to other companies.
Additionally, OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit operation could have serious implications, with Musk having already sued to stop the change. The company aims to raise more investment and expand its operations.
The tech industry is also seeing developments in AI, with several major players making announcements. Anthropic’s next AI model will debut soon, while Baidu’s CEO has changed his stance on the Ernie project following DeepSeek’s disruption. SpaceX is also moving closer to creating a Texas city called Starbase, and the U.K. has signed a major deal with Anthropic to transform public services.
Other notable updates include Airbnb’s shares jumping 15%, Apple teasing new device announcements, Coinbase beating expectations with Q4 revenue growth, and Roku’s platform revenue topping $1 billion.
Source: https://fortune.com/2025/02/14/why-you-can-download-tiktok-again-in-the-u-s