Amid political tensions and rapid economic and technological changes, the global landscape is shifting in major ways. From managing TikTok algorithms for U.S. users to NVIDIA’s massive investment in OpenAI and the Eurozone’s economic rebound led by Germany, these events define an evolving global scene.
Oracle to Manage TikTok Algorithm for U.S. Users
A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that Oracle will oversee a U.S.-based version of TikTok’s recommendation algorithm, a move aimed at addressing national security concerns about Chinese parent company ByteDance’s control of user data and content.
The official, speaking anonymously, added that investment firm Silver Lake will be among the stakeholders in the deal.
Former President Joe Biden had previously signed legislation requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. assets or face a ban, while Trump repeatedly extended the deadline to secure an agreement that keeps the app available in the United States.
This step follows a Friday call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, part of ongoing efforts to decide the fate of the app used by roughly 170 million Americans.
NVIDIA to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI for Massive AI Data Centers
The business relationship between NVIDIA and OpenAI has entered a new phase. The U.S. chipmaking giant—considered the primary driver of the AI boom and the world’s most valuable company—announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, to build specialized AI data centers.
NVIDIA (NVDA) shares jumped 4% on Monday after the announcement, lifting year-to-date gains to more than one-third, fueled by surging demand for its advanced AI chips.
“This infrastructure investment and partnership mark the next leap toward the future—we will deploy 10 gigawatts of capacity to power a new era of intelligence,” said CEO Jensen Huang.
The company noted that the first gigawatt will begin operation in the second half of next year within its new Vera Rubin platform.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the collaboration will “create new AI breakthroughs and enable individuals and businesses to benefit on a large scale.”
Both companies expect to finalize the partnership details in the coming weeks.
Eurozone Economy Records Fastest Growth in 16 Months, Driven by Germany
Economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated in September at its fastest pace in sixteen months, fueled by strong growth in Germany despite continued weakness in France.
The S&P Global composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 from 51.0 in August, beating expectations for no change. A reading above 50 signals economic expansion.
The services PMI climbed to 51.4, its highest in nine months, from 50.5, while the manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.5 from 50.7, remaining below the growth threshold.
Despite the improvement, the stabilization of new orders after August’s growth raises questions about the sustainability of this momentum.
These developments highlight a blend of challenges and opportunities shaping today’s world—whether in technology and artificial intelligence or in the major economies. As Washington works to secure citizens’ data and corporate giants invest in a new digital future, Europe’s growth indicators offer a measure of optimism for a more balanced global economy in the coming phase.