CNET

TikTok Deal Moves Forward: New Algorithm or Brand-New App in the US?

Though the agreement is still murky, reports suggest that Americans may not have to download a new version of the app. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital culture and other topics for outlets ...
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TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store

President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from Chinese tech giant ByteDance to a group of U.S. investors following Trump’s ...
Entrepreneur

How TikTok Changed the Social Media Game With Its Unique Algorithm

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. TikTok is rewriting the rules for how we create, share and discover visual content. The TikTok algorithm, specifically the “For You Page” ...
The New York Times

U.S.-Run TikTok to License Algorithm, White House Says

The change is part of a deal to bring TikTok under U.S. ownership to avert a looming ban. By Emmett Lindner and Lauren Hirsch The software giant Oracle will oversee the security of Americans’ data and ...
CNET

I've Loved TikTok for 6 Years. But the US App Lost Its Secret Sauce

Commentary: With new US ownership, the magic of TikTok's algorithm appears to have run out. And so has my interest. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, ...
The Conversation

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works

Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S. investors. TikTok announced on Jan. 22, 2026, that it has formed TikTok ...