Daily Tech News Show TikTok Has Finalized Its US Deal - DTNS 5191
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Jan 23, 2026 A deal reshapes TikTok’s U.S. structure and sparks debate about control and recommendations. A huge unsecured database leak exposes 149 million logins and password reuse risks. Apple Watch screenings detect more AFib in older adults. Tesla rolls out limited unmonitored robotaxis in Austin while safety and competition with Waymo are debated. Quick tech briefs and a quirky Nintendo talking trumpet round out the show.
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TikTok US Data Split Into New Joint Venture
- TikTok spun out its US data and security operations into an independent joint venture named TikTok USDS.
- ByteDance retains 19.9% while Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each take 15%, creating a complex ownership structure.
USDS Will Control Algorithm And Moderation
- TikTok USDS will run Project Texas on Oracle hardware and license the recommendation algorithm separately.
- US users may get different recommendations and USDS will handle trust, safety, and moderation for US apps.
Users May See Little Immediate Change
- Users likely won't need a new app and may not notice immediate changes because algorithms change frequently.
- Structural and ownership shifts matter more to policymakers and investors than daily user experience.