The TikTok USDS Joint Venture, LLC

Ever wonder who controls the news we view? Journalists, influencers, corporations, private governments, algorithms, AI?

Fully AI-generated posts: estimated up to 15% on many platforms.

AI-assisted content: likely a large share, up to 50% +.

Images/visuals: potentially majority AI-assisted.

Ask-the-question: Who oversees TikTok content?

The TikTok USDS Joint Venture. LLC:

ByteDance 19.9% (Chinese parent company)

Oracle Corporation 15% (technology and cloud services company)

Silver Lake 15% (Equity firm focused on tech)

MGX Fund Management Limited 15% (Abu Dhabi-based investment firm)

Other investors:

Dell

Vastmere Strategic Investments

Alpha Wave Partners

Revolutions

Merritt Way, LLC

Via Vona

Virgo Li Inc

NJJ Capital