Everyone thinks the TikTok problem is solved because “US Data stays in the US.” That is a dangerous misunderstanding of how the technology works.

In this episode, Frank and Dustin break down the 80-page filing of the new TikTok joint venture. We analyze the ownership structure (Oracle, Silver Lake, and ByteDance) and explain why the “divestiture” is actually a loophole. The reality? Your data might live on Oracle servers, but the algorithm—the weaponized model that influences behavior—is still controlled by ByteDance.

What we cover:

The breakdown of the 19.9% ByteDance / 15% Oracle ownership split.

Why “Data Sovereignty” doesn’t matter if the Model is foreign-owned.

The difference between data theft and behavioral modification (The “Cambridge Analytica” factor).

Why ByteDance took a massive financial hit to keep a foothold in the US.

Media/interview: [email protected] Audio: https://legitimatecybersecurity.podbean.com/

Chapters

0:00 – The “Deal” that changed nothing

2:03 – Dissecting the ownership: Oracle, ByteDance, & Abu Dhabi

5:22 – The difference between Global Economy and National Security

8:45 – The Privacy Law trap: Backdoor access explained

10:04 – The Real Threat: It’s not the data, it’s the Model

14:25 – Can you train bias out of an algorithm?

18:29 – What-about-ism: Facebook vs. TikTok incentives

25:23 – The Dopamine Economy: Why Short-form won

30:18 – The “Sho Chu” Factor: Why is the CEO still there?

38:37 – Follow the Money: The $14B vs $100B valuation anomaly

42:39 – Next week: The failure of MFA

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