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The ‘people’s bid’ to buy TikTok — and rewild the internet

The ‘people’s bid’ to buy TikTok — and rewild the internet

Update: 2025-01-30
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American billionaire Frank McCourt wants to buy TikTok in the U.S., with a plan that would rewire the app’s addictive qualities and give users more control over their experience and data. We look at the bid — and the case for building a new and improved internet.

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The ‘people’s bid’ to buy TikTok — and rewild the internet

The ‘people’s bid’ to buy TikTok — and rewild the internet

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