Summary
The U.S. government wants ByteDance to have less control over TikTok, proposing that Oracle manage its algorithm due to national security concerns. At the same time, a big merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global is raising worries about too much media control by few companies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is concerned about ByteDance's control of TikTok.
- Oracle might oversee TikTok's algorithm for security reasons.
- Skydance Media is merging with Paramount Global in an $8 billion deal.
- There are worries about too much media ownership by a few companies.
- Free speech might be impacted by media consolidation.
- The discussion features experts including a startup founder, investigative journalist, and an author.
