OpenAI's Desktop Superapp: Unifying ChatGPT, Codex, and Browser Tools for Enterprise AI 
Iran War Fears Send Oil Prices Surging as U.S. Weighs Ground Troop Deployment 
Asian Markets Mixed as Oil Volatility and Inflation Fears Weigh on Sentiment 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
Trump Signals End of U.S. Military Campaign Against Iran as Markets Rally 
Alibaba Bets on AI Agents to Unify Its Vast Digital Ecosystem 
Apple Defies China's Smartphone Slump with Strong Early 2026 Sales 
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla Will Continue Large-Scale Nvidia Chip Orders 
NVIDIA's Feynman AI Chip May Face Redesign Amid TSMC Capacity Crunch 
Judge Dismisses Sam Altman Sexual Abuse Lawsuit, But Sister Can Refile 
Iran Threatens Gulf Infrastructure as U.S.-Israel War Enters Critical 48-Hour Window 
Elliott Investment Management Takes Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys 
Micron Technology Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Issues Strong AI-Driven Outlook 
South Korean Stocks Tumble as Hawkish BOK Governor Appointment Rattles Markets 
Goldman Sachs Delays Bank of England Rate Cut Forecast Amid Middle East Inflation Risks 
Trump White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework for Congress 
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has reportedly consulted Elon Musk for insights on navigating potential U.S. tech policy shifts under the Trump administration, according to the Wall Street Journal. ByteDance executives remain cautiously optimistic about securing TikTok's future in the United States.
TikTok CEO Seeks Elon Musk's Advice Amid U.S. Challenges
According to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, which cited individuals familiar with the situation, Shou Zi Chew, the Chief Executive Officer of TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, has reportedly sought Elon Musk's advice on matters pertaining to the United States. Musk is a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump.
In recent weeks, Chew has been the one to initiate messages with the CEO of Tesla, asking for his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the incoming government and prospective policies regarding technology, according to the article.
Reuters' requests for comments were not immediately met by a response from Elon Musk, TikTok, ByteDance, or the administration of Donald Trump.
ByteDance Leadership Remains Optimistic Amid Uncertainty
Chew has kept ByteDance's senior leadership informed of the conversations, and executives are cautiously optimistic about finding a way forward. The Journal said that both executives have not discussed concrete methods to keep TikTok operational in the United States. Chew kept ByteDance's senior leadership informed of the talks.
In addition, the article stated that executives from ByteDance had been actively hedging their bets prior to the election in the United States by meeting with individuals who were close to both Trump and Kamala Harris, the Democratic contender for president.
Trump's Stance Could Influence TikTok's Future in the U.S.
Trump, who attempted to get TikTok banned in 2020 but was unsuccessful, has stated that he would not let TikTok to be banned if he were to be elected president in November.
