ByteDance is considering alternatives to selling TikTok’s U.S. operations, according to board member Bill Ford.
The Chinese company is exploring options to keep the app running in the U.S. while ensuring compliance with U.S. legislation.
Ford, also CEO of General Atlantic, TikTok’s parent company’s investor, suggested that a change of control could be a viable solution, without needing to sell TikTok outright.
Ford spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, expressing optimism about finding a solution through dialogue with U.S. and Chinese leaders.
He mentioned discussions with President Trump’s team and noted that potential alternatives could allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. without a full sale.
This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court supported a national security law that could force ByteDance to either sell or shut down TikTok in the U.S. The company has resisted a sale but is now under pressure to find a resolution.
Ford also highlighted optimism about the broader tech sector, noting a “renaissance” for IPOs and the ongoing AI cycle, which he believes will have a profound impact on the economy.
