Recent reports suggest increasing influence from Trump allies could potentially alter the TikTok algorithm. The situation involves a possible shift in ownership from TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to entities with ties to prominent figures. This change raises questions about the content users are exposed to and the potential for algorithmic manipulation. Legal and political analysts are examining the implications for free speech and the platform’s broader role in the US digital landscape. The extent of this influence remains to be fully determined.
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