WASHINGTON: A deal allowing Microsoft to buy social media phenomenon TikTok could be transformative for the US tech giant’s efforts to become more consumer-focused – if it can overcome the business and political risks.
Microsoft appeared to be in position to acquire the Chinese-owned app which is under national security review, after US president Donald Trump said he would approve such a tie-up if completed by mid-September.
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