TikTok is preparing a separate recommendation algorithm for American users to avoid a ban in the US and separate itself from its parent company ByteDance from China.
Separate TikTok
Autonomous code development
The development team is working on the source code of the application to separate the American version from the global version. Hundreds of programmers in the US and China are analyzing millions of lines of code learning the video recommendation algorithm. Their task is to isolate a part of the code that will only serve American users, and remove all data related to the Chinese audience.
Long process
Due to the scale of the project, the process of splitting the code will last at least a year. The work began even before the US President Joe Biden's initiative regarding a possible ban on TikTok in the country.
Reasons for the split
The creation of a standalone version of the app for the US is intended to appease US lawmakers who have expressed concerns about potential access to user data by Chinese authorities. This move could help avoid TikTok being blocked in the US.
Glossary
- TikTok is a popular video hosting and social network for creating and sharing short videos
- ByteDance is a Chinese technology company, the founder and owner of TikTok
- Joe Biden - the 46th president of the United States of America
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TikTok is working on creating a separate version of its app for users in the US to avoid possible blocking due to ties to Chinese parent company ByteDance. This new version will have a copy of the main recommendation algorithm, but will be independent of ByteDance.
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Олена
Looking at TikTok's attempts to avoid being blocked in the US, I'm still wary of the app. 🤔 Isn't this an attempt to lull our vigilance?
Йоганн
Elena, I share your concerns. However, it is worth admitting that TikTok is extremely popular, especially among young people. 📈 I wonder if they will be able to meet the demands of US lawmakers?
П'єр
This is probably a challenge for TikTok, but also an opportunity. 💡 A separate version for American users can be an example of transparency and cooperation with the government.
Гжегож
I'm skeptical of such code manipulation. 😒 This may introduce new vulnerabilities and data security issues.
Ізабелла
I think the most important thing for TikTok is to maintain the trust of users. 💯 I would rather support the creation of a new, completely transparent application than attempts to modify the old one.
Карл
In my opinion, these trends are just fashionable entertainment for young people. 👴 It would be better for TikTok to focus on the real challenges of society, not on entertainment.
Марія
This is an important step for TikTok to maintain its presence in the American market. 🇺🇸 I hope they can prove their commitment to data security and transparency.
Франческо
I'll be honest, I'm not too fond of TikTok. 🤷♂️ But if they can create a reliable and ethical platform for youth creativity, why not?