ByteDance and Oracle negotiate TikTok algorithm sale

ilsole24ore.com (Italian)

The sale of TikTok America remains unresolved, with key negotiations focusing on the platform's popular "ForYou" algorithm. ByteDance is selling TikTok America to Oracle and investors, but an agreement on the algorithm, which personalizes video suggestions, is still needed. China's stance on algorithms, viewed as intellectual property, complicates the deal. This situation highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding algorithms, with various Chinese regulations offering partial protection but no comprehensive solution, impacting global tech deals.


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