Who might buy TikTok in the US?

Who might buy TikTok in the US?
Elon Musk. (Image: Getty)
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As the clock ticks down on TikTok's 75-day reprieve from divesting from its Chinese owners or being banned in the United States, several contenders are in the running.Here's a look at who could save the app before the April 5 deadline.Elon MuskWhile Musk hasn't publicly expressed interest in acquiring TikTok, his US$44 billion (NZ$77.7b) acquisition of Twitter (now X) in 2022 demonstrates his appetite for social media investments.Musk has criticized the potential ban, arguing that "it is not just about TikTok; it is about censo...

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