Elon Musk recently gave an interview at the WELT Economic Summit on January 28th. The video recording of the interview was just released, revealing a moment where Musk explicitly stated that he did not make an offer to purchase TikTok.
Earlier in mid-January, there were reports suggesting Musk’s interest in buying TikTok, but he had not publicly commented on the matter. Subsequently, President Donald Trump mentioned that it would not be a problem if Musk were to acquire the business. Following these events, it can be inferred that Musk’s interest in acquiring TikTok may not be genuine.
Musk further emphasized that he does not have any plans for what he would do if he were to purchase TikTok. However, if he were to acquire it, he would likely study the algorithms used, assess their benefits, and determine if they could be utilized for the greater good of society.
In conclusion, Musk mentioned that he does not personally use TikTok and is unfamiliar with the app. This venture into X (TikTok) is unusual for him since he typically starts everything from scratch. This case is an exception to his usual approach.
Source: TechCrunch
TLDR: Elon Musk clarified in an interview that he did not submit a bid to acquire TikTok, despite previous speculations about his interest in the social media platform. He also indicated that he does not have specific plans for using TikTok if he were to purchase it, highlighting his unfamiliarity with the app.
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