Dataconomy
  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
  • AI
  • Tech
  • Cybersecurity
  • Finance
  • DeFi & Blockchain
  • Startups
  • Gaming
Dataconomy
  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
Dataconomy
No Result
View All Result

Perplexity’s wild bid to buy TikTok and rebuild it

The AI search company outlined seven key steps in its public proposal, claiming it could avoid monopolistic outcomes by operating independently of ByteDance.

byKerem Gülen
March 24, 2025
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Perplexity announced plans Friday to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, proposing to rebuild its algorithm from scratch in American data centers and open-source the code—a bold bid that faces skepticism given the startup’s $18 billion valuation against TikTok’s $30-50 billion price tag.

The AI search company outlined seven key steps in its public proposal, claiming it could avoid monopolistic outcomes by operating independently of ByteDance. “Perplexity is singularly positioned to rebuild the TikTok algorithm without creating a monopoly, combining world-class technical capabilities with Little Tech independence,” the company wrote.

  • Rebuilding the algorithm: TikTok’s recommendation system would be reconstructed using Nvidia Dynamo technology in U.S. data centers with domestic oversight.
  • Open-source transparency: The new algorithm’s code would be publicly accessible, a first for a major social platform.
  • Citation integration: Video creators could add source attributions, mirroring Perplexity’s existing citation features for text-based answers.
  • Search upgrades: Perplexity’s AI search tools would tap into TikTok’s video library for real-time answers.
  • Cross-platform perks: Users linking Perplexity and TikTok accounts would get “more relevant” content recommendations.
  • Multilingual access: Automatic translation would expand TikTok’s reach across language barriers.

The bid arrives as TikTok’s legal limbo intensifies. The Supreme Court greenlit a potential U.S. ban in January, causing a 14-hour app blackout. President Trump later delayed enforcement until April 5 via executive order. ByteDance has resisted selling TikTok’s U.S. division despite pressure.

Stay Ahead of the Curve!

Don't miss out on the latest insights, trends, and analysis in the world of data, technology, and startups. Subscribe to our newsletter and get exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.

Perplexity faces heavyweight rivals: Oracle, Microsoft, and a Frank McCourt-led investor group are all pursuing TikTok deals. The startup’s credibility is further strained by its history of attention-grabbing moves, including a $2.5M Super Bowl ad mocking Google’s AI errors, an attempted F1 sponsorship, and claims of hiring actor Jimmy O. Yang as “Chief Security Officer.”


Featured image credit

Tags: AIperplexitytiktok

Related Posts

Apple Maps will start showing ads from local businesses next year

Apple Maps will start showing ads from local businesses next year

October 27, 2025
Is ChatGPT down again? Reports indicate ongoing outage

Is ChatGPT down again? Reports indicate ongoing outage

October 24, 2025
Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame will be the Breach 2.0!

Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame will be the Breach 2.0!

October 24, 2025
Google Meet now lets you move people in and out of meetings like a lobby

Google Meet now lets you move people in and out of meetings like a lobby

October 24, 2025
Sam Altman: AI will cause “strange or scary moments”

Sam Altman: AI will cause “strange or scary moments”

October 24, 2025
Anthropic gives Claude a real memory and lets users edit it directly

Anthropic gives Claude a real memory and lets users edit it directly

October 24, 2025

LATEST NEWS

Apple Maps will start showing ads from local businesses next year

Is ChatGPT down again? Reports indicate ongoing outage

Path of Exile: Keepers of the Flame will be the Breach 2.0!

Google Meet now lets you move people in and out of meetings like a lobby

Sam Altman: AI will cause “strange or scary moments”

Anthropic gives Claude a real memory and lets users edit it directly

Dataconomy

COPYRIGHT © DATACONOMY MEDIA GMBH, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

  • About
  • Imprint
  • Contact
  • Legal & Privacy

Follow Us

  • News
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Cybersecurity
    • DeFi & Blockchain
    • Finance
    • Gaming
    • Startups
    • Tech
  • Industry
  • Research
  • Resources
    • Articles
    • Guides
    • Case Studies
    • Glossary
    • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • + More
    • Conversations
    • Events
    • About
      • About
      • Contact
      • Imprint
      • Legal & Privacy
      • Partner With Us
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Policy.