The controversial former director of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, is ready to take his next step in the business world, and its a significant one – TikTok, the famous social media and video platform that, until now, remains the property of the Chinese company ByteDance.
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According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Bobby Kotick is one of the most interested figures in finalizing the purchase of TikTok, especially since the U.S. government and the countrys legislature insist that the platform should be banned if it remains under ByteDances ownership. For years, even during Donald Trumps administration, U.S. authorities have been dissatisfied with a platform owned by a Chinese entity having access to data and information from over 170 million people in the country alone.
In this context, there are two options: banning TikTok or selling it to American owners. Closing such a lucrative business doesnt sound logical, and thats why the expectation is for an acquisition. This is where Bobby Koticks name stands out, as he reportedly expressed his desire to buy TikTok.
Kotick would join forces with Sam Altman, controversial director of OpenAI, to buy TikTok
However, this is an operation that would cost a substantial amount of money, so partners are needed. Bobby Kotick is reportedly considering teaming up with Sam Altman, the controversial CEO of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company currently working with Microsoft to enhance its business and plans in that sector. Kotick and Altman would not be the only partners, but its mentioned that the former Activision director is seeking to assemble a team with renowned entrepreneurs and executives to ensure the TikTok purchase is successful and instills confidence in the market.
Bobby Koticks future plans have attracted attention from various sectors. Despite controversies and scandals, he has built a reputation as a savvy businessman, which is what the market is interested in. It has been said that his next step could be in English football as a partner of West Ham in the Premier League. Additionally, part of his interest lies in supporting charitable causes, such as an NGO for basic education programs in the U.S..
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