Oracle has emerged as the leading candidate to take over TikTok's U.S. operations, with negotiations currently in "advanced stages" led by Vice President JD Vance and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.

Key developments in the TikTok-Oracle negotiations:

• The deal, dubbed 'Project Texas 2.0,' would task Oracle with overseeing American users' data
• ByteDance may retain control of its recommendation algorithm, raising security concerns
• Experts warn it would be impossible to guarantee China couldn't access user data
• The April 5 deadline remains firm under President Trump's 75-day stay executive order
• Trump is considering proposals from at least four different groups

Previous attempts at data protection through Project Texas 1.0 proved ineffective, with ByteDance engineers maintaining backdoor access despite restrictions. The current negotiations face similar challenges, particularly regarding algorithm control and data security.

JD Vance expresses confidence in reaching a deal by the deadline, while Trump appears to favor Oracle, given his relationship with Larry Ellison. However, questions remain about ByteDance's willingness to transfer operations and the effectiveness of proposed security measures.

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