Did Facebook (Meta) Buy TikTok? Ownership Explained

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TikTok Ownership Clarified

❌ Meta has not bought TikTok, and the platform remains under its original ownership.
💡 TikTok is currently owned by ByteDance, a technology firm based in China.

Rumors vs. Reality

⚠️ There have been widespread rumors online suggesting that Meta or Facebook might acquire TikTok.
🚫 However, there is no official confirmation, documentation, or announcement to support these claims.
🧐 The video aims to provide a clear explanation of TikTok's true parent company and debunk misinformation regarding Meta's involvement.

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