(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized ...

A central question to TikTok's potential shutdown saga has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its algorithm — the secret sauce that powers its addictive video feed — after it's ...

TikTok is one of the most popular video-sharing and social media apps in the world. But its Chinese ownership has raised concerns in the U.S. and elsewhere.

BEIJING, Dec ‌20 (Reuters) - The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short ‌video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance ...

(Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp. would provide security and help oversee the re-creation of a new US version of TikTok’s algorithm under a deal taking shape to sell the popular Chinese-owned app to a ...

In 2026, TikTok's algorithm has shifted toward deeper engagement metrics, prioritizing retention, profile clicks, and saves over simple views or likes. This evolution, combined with its interest-based ...

The new TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has been created, and a new US-based algorithm will be put into place, which leave users with the choice to stick around or find an alternative. On December 18, ...