Amid concerns over data privacy and national security, the U.S. government may take a significant stake in TikTok. Perplexity AI has proposed that the U.S. could own up to 50% of the app, which is owned by China’s ByteDance. This would provide more control over data security and ensure that user information is better protected from potential Chinese government access.

This proposal comes as U.S. regulators continue to scrutinize TikTok’s operations and its data storage practices. By involving the government in ownership, it’s believed that transparency and oversight would increase, addressing national security concerns.

As TikTok’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance, Perplexity AI’s proposal offers a potential solution to keep the app running while safeguarding American interests.


Source: Forbes CZ