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What changedCNBC reports that TikTok’s US operator is seeking multiple gigawatts of computing capacity by the early 2030s, amid rising demand for AI infrastructure. That gives a longer horizon and a clearer scale to the operator’s search.
The report says the company has explored ways to secure that capacity while continuing to rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its primary cloud provider. It does not describe a completed deal or disclose a price.
CNBC links the search to development of US-based recommendation algorithms and business-to-business AI products. That points to potential uses for the computing capacity beyond an unspecified workload, though the report does not allocate capacity between projects.
Sources and evidence- TikTok U.S. hunts for multiple gigawatts of computing capacity, sources tell CNBC: CNBC reports that TikTok’s US operator is seeking multiple gigawatts of computing capacity by the early 2030s, has explored options while continuing to rely on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its primary cloud provider, and is developing US-based recommendation algorithms and B2B AI products.
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