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TikTok Plans U.S.-Only ‘M2’ App Ahead of September Sale Deadline

Designed to isolate U.S. operations, the app aims to meet security requirements under President Trump’s extended divestiture mandate.

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Overview

  • TikTok is reportedly building a separate U.S. version of its app called “M2” with a planned launch on September 5, 2025.
  • The new M2 app is intended to isolate U.S. user data from ByteDance under national security mandates and prevent a ban.
  • ByteDance is negotiating the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to American investors including Oracle while retaining a minority stake.
  • President Trump said he would start negotiations with Chinese officials this week to secure Beijing’s approval for the proposed divestiture.
  • The current TikTok app will continue running alongside M2 until March 2026 to enable a smooth migration for an estimated 170 million U.S. users.