Tech Report: TikTok ownership deal, Microsoft UK investment, Charlie Kirk online surge

TikTok’s future in the U.S. may soon be secured thanks to a deal that shifts majority ownership to American companies.

(LILAMAX)- TikTok’s future in the U.S. may soon be secured thanks to a deal that shifts majority ownership to American companies. Under the agreement, U.S.-based owners including Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake will control 80 percent of the platform, while Chinese shareholders retain the rest once the deal is finalized.

Meanwhile, Microsoft announced plans to invest $30 billion in the United Kingdom between 2025 and 2028. That includes $15.5 billion in additional capital commitments, underscoring the tech giant’s global expansion strategy.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his social media presence has surged. Social Blade metrics show he gained more than one million new YouTube subscribers in the past week alone, alongside sharp increases across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X. The surge in followers has translated into higher view counts and increased estimated earnings.

YouTube is also accelerating its move into artificial intelligence. The Google-owned platform unveiled new AI-powered tools to help creators generate backgrounds, special effects, and other content enhancements. Many of the products are tailored for YouTube Shorts, the platform’s fast-growing short-form video format.

Finally, the infamous Fyre Festival is making a comeback — this time with cryptocurrency. LimeWire, the early-2000s file-sharing service turned digital platform, said Tuesday it acquired the rights to Fyre Festival for $245,000. While details remain unclear, the company says the festival’s revival will incorporate crypto. The original 2017 event collapsed into chaos, leaving attendees stranded without promised amenities despite massive hype.