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Ex-Activision CEO Bobby Kotick looks to buy TikTok amid shutdown fears - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com)

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TikTok has been at the center of controversy for the United States government in the last few years. Particularly, members of the Senate believe China-based parent company ByteDance could spy on its users and share information with the Chinese Government.

With fears that TikTok could shut down if new legislation passes Congress, with lawmakers pushing for the website’s sale, ex-Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is reportedly looking to purchase the platform.

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[-] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 52 points 8 months ago

It's like the back and forth in a 90s action movie:

"How could TikTok get any worse?"

Bobby Kotick buys TikTok

"It just got worse!"

[-] Manalith@midwest.social 3 points 8 months ago

It's like the Robot Chicken Star Wars skit "This deal is getting worse all the time"

Yes I know he does actually use that line in Empire but still

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