TikTok's US Unit May Merge with Perplexity Amidst Shutdown Deadline
2025-01-18
Fortune
As TikTok's parent company faces a shutdown deadline on Sunday, Perplexity is rumored to have submitted a bid to merge with the popular social media app's US operations. With the US government requiring a buyer for TikTok's American unit, this potential merger could save the app from a potential shutdown. The deal would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US, amidst rising concerns over data security and social media regulations. Keywords like 'TikTok merger' and 'social media acquisition' are trending, as the fate of the app hangs in the balance. Will Perplexity's bid be enough to save TikTok's US operations?
