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Musk uninterested in acquiring TikTok amid controversy

Elon Musk declares no interest in purchasing TikTok amid U.S. national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.

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9 months ago

February 9, 2025

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Elon Musk declares no interest in purchasing TikTok amid U.S. national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.

Elon Musk on TikTok in new interview:

“I have not put in a bid for TikTok. I don’t have any plans for what I would do if I had TikTok. I guess I would look at the algorithm and try to decide how harmful or useful is this algorithm and what can we do to shift the algo to be more… pic.twitter.com/fgDiPf4yQH

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) February 8, 2025

In Short

Elon Musk has no interest in buying TikTok, despite suggestions from Donald Trump, as he is unfamiliar with the app and has no plans for it. Meanwhile, the US government is pressing ByteDance to divest its US assets due to national security concerns or face a ban, while ByteDance denies any intention to sell.

Musk’s comments were made in late January and surfaced online recently by The WELT Group. He clarified, “I have not put in a bid for TikTok,” after US President Donald Trump suggested he might consider Musk as a buyer for the app.

Musk expressed a lack of familiarity with TikTok, stating, “I don’t have any plans for what I would do if I had TikTok,” and mentioned that he does not personally use the app. He further remarked that he is not eager to acquire TikTok, reflecting on his rare acquisitions, with the notable exception of Twitter, now called X.

The US government has imposed a deadline on ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets related to TikTok or face a ban, reflecting ongoing concerns about data privacy and security. Trump has recently indicated a possible decision on TikTok’s future would occur this month, mentioning intentions to create a sovereign wealth fund that could buy the app.

ByteDance, however, has previously denied any intent to sell TikTok. The situation continues to evolve as both lawmakers and the former president weigh their options regarding the platform, which boasts around 170 million users in America.

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Sign of the times? Hyundai and Mazda turn to China for EVs

Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

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17 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

Hyundai and Mazda are now sourcing new EVs from China, their first models built for and by the Chinese market. It’s a move that underscores China’s growing dominance in global electric vehicle manufacturing.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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22 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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22 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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