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FILE PHOTO: TikTok offices in Culver City, California

Nation Sep 23

TikTok’s algorithm to be licensed to U.S. joint venture led by tech giant Oracle and investment firm Silver Lake

By Michael Liedtke, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Politics Sep 22

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows 3D-printed Donald Trump miniature model and TikTok logo
Oracle will manage TikTok’s algorithm for U.S. users under Trump administration deal

The decision addresses U.S. national security concerns over the China-based social media platform.

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Politics Jan 21

U.S. President Trump delivers remarks on Ai infrastructure at the Roosevelt room at White House in Washington
WATCH: Trump holds first news conference, announcing major AI investment

President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.

By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Politics Dec 07

Aerial view of the United States military headquarters, the Pentagon, September 28, 2008. Photo by Jason Reed/REUTERS
Pentagon splits $9 billion cloud computer network contract between 4 firms

Google, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon will share in the Pentagon's $9 billion contract to build its cloud computing network.

By Tara Copp, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

Nation Apr 05

Supreme Court sides with Google in copyright fight with Oracle

The high court sided Monday with Google in an $8 billion copyright dispute with Oracle over the internet company's creation of the Android operating system used on most smartphones worldwide.

By Associated Press

Sep 14

TikTok owner picks Oracle over Microsoft as U.S. tech partner

By Associated Press

Much remains unclear about the proposed deal with Oracle, including whether it will only cover TikTok's U.S. business, and, if so, how it will be split from the rest of TikTok's social media platform.

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In other news, Oracle bought the troubled Sun Microsystems company for $7.4 billion and a suicide bomber killed 3 Iraqi civilians and injured 8 U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

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High-tech Companies Seek to Hire More Foreign Workers

Citing the lack of qualified domestic candidates, many U.S. technology companies are hiring foreign workers to stay competitive in a global marketplace. The NewsHour reports on the fight to allow more foreign workers into the United States.

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