In a bid to prevent TikTok from being banned in the U.S., ByteDance is reportedly considering selling the platform's U.S. operations to Elon Musk. As the January 19 deadline looms, sources suggest that Musk's strong ties with American politics could play a crucial role in the deal. The potential acquisition would allow TikTok to retain its user base while providing Musk's X platform with new advertising opportunities and user data for AI development. However, TikTok faces mounting legal challenges that could soon shut down its operations in the country.