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This could move the platform, which is popular globally but particularly influential in the U.S., into new territory. US government officials, including the Trump administration, have expressed interest in securing greater oversight on TikTok—especially its algorithm, which heavily influences user engagement and content visibility.
If Oracle—aligned with Ellison—takes over TikTok, it could mark a turning point in how social media algorithms are controlled and potentially normalized. A government seat on the TikTok board signals an effort to exert oversight, but the core stakes revolve around the control of the platform's core algorithm and content curation.