TikTok Plans U.S. App Amid Rising Meta Competition

TikTok is reportedly developing a new U.S.-specific app with a distinct algorithm and data infrastructure, a move that could facilitate a potential sale to an American buyer such as Oracle, aiming to comply with U.S. policy pressures and avoid a ban on the China-owned platform. This app would operate independently from TikTok's global platform, similar to China's Douyin, but questions remain about whether the new U.S. version can maintain the compelling user experience driven by TikTok's unique algorithm. President Trump has extended enforcement of the TikTok ban multiple times, citing broad powers to protect national security, which adds uncertainty to the app's future in the U.S. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms is closely monitoring these developments, as the competitive landscape in social media intensifies. Despite Meta's strong start in the year and a general