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TikTok’s US Split: Legal, Regulatory, and National Security Implications of the USDS Joint Venture Deal

Jan 23, 2026

TikTok’s decision to formally separate its US operations from its global business marks a major turning point in one of the most closely watched technology and national security disputes of the past decade. The newly finalized deal, which allows the short-video platform to continue operating in the United States, reflects a complex legal compromise shaped…
TikTok Developing U.S.-Only Version Amid Legal Pressure From Foreign Adversary App Law

Jul 10, 2025

In response to mounting regulatory pressure from Washington, TikTok is reportedly developing a standalone U.S.-only version of its app, internally dubbed “M2,” as the company seeks to comply with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The development signals an intensifying legal and political battle over foreign tech platforms operating in the United…

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