TikTok Denies Working on US Specific Algorithm

TikTok recently refuted claims about developing a separate algorithm for its US users, dismissing the reports as “misleading and factually inaccurate.” The social media platform clarified that creating a distinct recommendation system for the US within the 9-month timeframe mandated by new legislation was not feasible.

Here’s what you need to know:

– US President Joe Biden signed a bill last month that could potentially ban TikTok in the country due to security concerns.
– TikTok has until January 2025 to decide whether to sell its US operations to a domestic entity to avoid being banned.
– ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, has declared that it will not be selling and has taken legal action against the US government.

Despite reports suggesting TikTok was working on a US-specific algorithm, the company denied these claims. In response to a Reuters article, TikTok stated on X that such reports were false.

It appears that maintaining TikTok’s presence in the US may be challenging. With only 9 months left until the new law takes effect, ByteDance faces a race against time to find a solution.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation.