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    Oracle to Shut Down U.S. TikTok Servers at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday Night, CEO Safra Catz Expected to Approve

    Oracle to Shut Down U.S. TikTok Servers at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday Night, CEO Safra Catz Expected to Approve

    Jan 19, 2025, 01:55 AM

    Oracle, the primary cloud provider for TikTok's U.S. operations, is set to shut down servers hosting U.S. TikTok data as early as 9 p.m. ET on Saturday night. CEO Safra Catz is expected to give the final approval for this action. The decision follows internal communications advising staff to prepare for the shutdown. This development marks a significant shift in TikTok's operational infrastructure in the U.S.

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    Will CEO Safra Catz approve the shutdown of U.S. TikTok servers by January 20, 2025?

    Will CEO Safra Catz approve the shutdown of U.S. TikTok servers by January 20, 2025?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    Official statements from Oracle or credible news reports confirming Safra Catz's approval

    Will Oracle shut down U.S. TikTok servers by 9 p.m. ET on January 20, 2025?

    Will Oracle shut down U.S. TikTok servers by 9 p.m. ET on January 20, 2025?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Official announcements from Oracle or TikTok, or credible news sources reporting the shutdown completion

    Will TikTok experience significant operational disruption in the U.S. within 48 hours of the server shutdown?

    Will TikTok experience significant operational disruption in the U.S. within 48 hours of the server shutdown?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Reports from TikTok, user feedback, or credible news outlets detailing operational disruptions

    How will TikTok resolve operational issues post-server shutdown by February 28, 2025?

    How will TikTok resolve operational issues post-server shutdown by February 28, 2025?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Legal action against Oracle • 25%

    No significant action taken • 25%

    Switch to a new cloud provider • 25%

    Negotiation with Oracle for service continuation • 25%

    Official announcements from TikTok, Oracle, or credible news reports on the resolution method

    What will be the outcome of TikTok's U.S. data hosting by February 28, 2025?

    What will be the outcome of TikTok's U.S. data hosting by February 28, 2025?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    TikTok moves data to an international cloud provider • 25%

    TikTok ceases U.S. operations • 25%

    TikTok moves data to another U.S. cloud provider • 25%

    TikTok develops in-house data hosting solution • 25%

    Official announcements from TikTok or Oracle, or credible news reports on the new hosting arrangements

    What will be the public response to Oracle's shutdown of TikTok servers by February 28, 2025?

    What will be the public response to Oracle's shutdown of TikTok servers by February 28, 2025?

    Oracle•TikTok•Safra Catz
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No significant public response • 25%

    Predominantly negative • 25%

    Mixed reactions • 25%

    Predominantly positive • 25%

    Surveys, social media analysis, or reports from credible news outlets on public sentiment