TikTok

TikTok

FILE PHOTO: TikTok logos are seen in this illustration taken February 15, 2022. Picture taken February 15, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo

What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?

The algorithm is deemed core to TikTok's global success, and until a few months ago, ByteDance's position was that it would rather shut down the app in the US than sell it

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TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat

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Australia sets precedent with under-16 social media ban, big tech scrambling

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TikTok introduces STEM feed in Bangladesh, aims to address disparities in education access, nurture creativity in young mind

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TikTok recommends porn, other highly sexualised content to children: Report

US flag and TikTok logos are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

ByteDance expected to maintain big role in new US TikTok

U.S. President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order on a deal that would divest TikTok's US operations from ByteDance from its Chi

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 billion

Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch in London in 2016. Photo: Collected

Trump says Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch likely part of US TikTok investor group

A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after framework deal with China

US flag and TikTok logos are seen in this illustration taken, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

TikTok lives: US, China in deal for app to keep operating in US

US, Chinese flags, TikTok logo and gavel are seen in this illustration taken January 8, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday

A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and TikTok logo are seen in this illustration taken January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng pose during US-China trade and economic talks at Santa Cruz Palace, Spain’s main foreign ministry office, in Madrid, Spain, September 14, 2025. Photo: United States Treasury/Handout via Reuters

US, China talks in Madrid on trade, TikTok carry over into second day