Elon Musk Dismisses Claims of Interest in Acquiring TikTok’s U.S. Operations

Elon Musk has denied reports that he plans to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. Speculation arose after concerns about a potential U.S. ban on the app due to national security risks. Musk dismissed the rumors, stating he has no interest in purchasing the platform. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, has faced scrutiny over data privacy issues. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers continue debating possible restrictions or forced divestment to address security concerns related to the app’s Chinese ownership.