TikTok separates source code, develops its own algorithm for the US market?
10:31 31/05/2024
< 1 minutes of reading
The Reuters article said TikTok is building a separate version of the algorithm, independent of Douyin (the Chinese version) operated by parent company ByteDance. This project could take more than a year to complete and aims to demonstrate to US lawmakers that TikTok’s US operations are independent of its parent company in Beijing.
According to the source, executives discussed the project in all-hands meetings and on Lark, the company’s internal messaging system. Separating the source code could cause TikTok to lose “huge technical development resources” from the parent company.
However, TikTok denied this information, saying Reuters’ article was “misleading and inaccurate”. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed that improving the platform’s security is not related to the sale of its US operations. They also completely deny decoupling the source code.
The Reuters story published today is misleading and factually inaccurate. As we said in our court filing, the 'qualified divestiture' demanded by the Act to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States is simply not possible: not commercially, not technologically, not…
— TikTok Policy (@TikTokPolicy) May 30, 2024
Previously, TikTok tried to convince US lawmakers of its independence through “Project Texas” – a data storage initiative to ensure the safety of American users. However, these efforts do not seem to be enough to allay security concerns.
Currently, TikTok is suing the US government over a law that forces ByteDance to resell TikTok in the US before January 19, 2025, or else it will be banned from operating. Although sources said there are no plans to separate the two companies, the source code separation could lay the groundwork for a future sale of TikTok’s US assets.
Keywords:
Related articles
Robot with smart grip
NASA’s goal of conquering the Sun
Apple launches a new feature that makes it easier to use your phone while sitting on vehicle
Google Photos launches smart search feature “Ask for photos”
Roku streams live MLB baseball games for free
Gun detection AI technology company uses Disney to successfully persuade New York
Hackers claim to have collected 49 million Dell customer addresses before the company discovered the breach
Thai food delivery app Line Man Wongnai plans to IPO in Thailand and the US in 2025
Google pioneered the development of the first social networking application for Android
AI outperforms humans in gaming: Altera receives investment from Eric Schmidt
TikTok automatically labels AI content from platforms like DALL·E 3
Reddit locks public data, requires a contract to allow access
Cracking passwords using Brute Force takes more time, but don’t rejoice!
US lawsuit against Apple: What will happen to iPhone and Android?
The UAE will likely help fund OpenAI’s self-produced chips
AI-composed blues music lacks human flair and rhythm
iOS 17: iPhone is safer with anti-theft feature
Samsung launches 2024 OLED TV with the highlight of breakthrough anti-glare technology
Microsoft launches new Surface computer with integrated AI for businesses
REGISTER
TODAY
Sign up to get the inside scoop on today's biggest stories in markets, technology delivered daily.
By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt out at any time.
5
s
Comment (0)