GoKawiilTikTok's US entity seeks multiple gigawatts of compute capacity, sources say
TikTok USDS Joint Venture, which runs TikTok in the US, has been exploring deals to secure several gigawatts of computing capacity over coming years, according to two people familiar with the matter cited by CNBC. One source said the target is around four gigawatts by the early 2030s. TikTok's spokesperson said the company runs primarily on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and that Oracle will remain its primary cloud provider.
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The scale of capacity being sought suggests TikTok's US operation anticipates heavy AI workloads beyond current needs, possibly tied to job listings referencing a 'flagship B2B AI product' involving large-model inference. This points to TikTok positioning itself as more than a video app, though the company has not detailed how the compute would be used. The search also reflects a broader industry-wide race for data center and chip capacity as AI demand surges.
- TikTok USDS Joint Venture is seeking multiple gigawatts of computing capacity for coming years
- One source cites a target of roughly four gigawatts by the early 2030s
- TikTok says Oracle Cloud Infrastructure remains its primary US cloud provider, while job postings hint at new AI product ambitions
Source: cnbc.com — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, 2026-10-23
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