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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

President Donald Trump is expected to approve a proposed deal this week that would ensure TikTok in the United States is majority-owned by American investors and keep user data in a "trusted" cloud in ...

A deal to keep TikTok active in the US past the current deadline of Dec. 16 will likely happen soon. The Wall Street Journal reports that an executive order could approve a deal involving US companies ...