Controversy and Control: The Real Story Behind TikTok's $14 Billion Deal

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The article discusses President Trump's complex deal to create an American-controlled version of TikTok, involving major investors like Oracle, Murdoch, and Dell, which raises concerns about increased billionaire influence over U.S. media and the potential impact on misinformation and free speech. Despite claims of protecting user data, the deal may actually deepen American billionaire control over digital platforms, with implications for political discourse and information flow.
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- Trump's TikTok deal payment criticized as 'shakedown scheme' by experts NPR
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