The Race to Buy TikTok Is On-but There Might Not Be a Winner
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Various business moguls, including Steven Mnuchin, Bobby Kotick, and Kevin O'Leary, have expressed interest in acquiring TikTok despite challenges such as Chinese government restrictions and financial hurdles.
Steven Mnuchin plans to rebuild TikTok's technology if the Chinese government does not allow ByteDance to sell the algorithm, facing competition from platforms like YouTube and Meta. Mnuchin also has a business connection with TikTok through SoftBank.
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick and Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary have also considered buying TikTok, with Kotick reportedly discussing the idea with ByteDance's former CEO. O'Leary expressed confidence that TikTok won't be banned, hinting at potential interest in acquiring the app.
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