In TikTok Deal, Oracle Would Handle All U.S. User Data

The transcript discusses Oracle's role as a technology partner for TikTok, granting it access to TikTok's source code and updates to ensure no backdoors are used by ByteDance. Oracle will also have full visibility into TikTok's engineering changes. An independent board and third-party auditor will oversee the process, reporting to the US government. ByteDance retains some visibility into TikTok's algorithms, but Oracle can monitor any changes. The current status of the deal is under review by various US government departments, with concerns about national security and ByteDance's ownership. The final decision awaits President Trump's approval.

What does it mean for Oracle to be a technology partner to TikTok?

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What kind of access would Oracle have to TikTok's source code?

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What oversight measures are proposed for the partnership between Oracle and TikTok?

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How would ByteDance's visibility into TikTok's algorithms be affected by the partnership?

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What are the current discussions regarding the approval of the Oracle-TikTok deal?

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