Page 2: Research news on TikTok regulation

TikTok regulation encompasses governmental and regulatory interventions targeting the ownership, governance, and operation of the TikTok platform, particularly in relation to national security, data protection, and user safety. Debates over forced divestiture, joint ventures with U.S. investors, and control of recommendation algorithms intersect with European enforcement of the Digital Services Act and privacy rules. The topic also covers scrutiny of addictive design, AI-assisted content moderation, cross-border data transfers, and platform bans or restrictions imposed by national authorities.

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White House promises US-controlled TikTok algorithm

The White House on Monday said a US version of TikTok would feature a homegrown model of the app's prized algorithm, potentially clearing one of the main obstacles to keeping the Chinese-owned platform online in the United ...

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TikTok sale puts app's algorithm in the spotlight

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 negotiation with Chinese ...

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TikTok launches crowd-sourced debunking tool in US

TikTok on Wednesday rolled out a crowd-sourced debunking system in the United States, becoming the latest tech platform to adopt a community-driven approach to combating online misinformation.

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Trump says 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTok

President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks.

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