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MNN Global · December 20, 2025 · 1 min read

US TikTok deal aims to improve safety but may affect app’s appeal

What happened: TikTok's algorithm will be retrained on US data as part of a deal to address security concerns. This change could alter the app's content recommendations.

Why it matters:

  • The adjustment aims to protect user data and reduce foreign influence risks.
  • Changes to the algorithm might impact user experience and TikTok's popularity in the US.

MNN Take: The deal reflects efforts to balance national security with maintaining TikTok's engaging features, though the full effects on the app's relevance remain to be seen.

Sources: BBC Business