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.