TikTok

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TikTok is a social media platform developed by the Chinese internet technology company ByteDance Ltd. The app has been cited with numerous privacy concerns collecting user data, that eventually received a US state ban in May 2023 over Chinese government concerns.[1]

TikTok
Basic Information
Release Year 2016
Product Type Social media
In Production Yes
Official Website https://tiktok.com

TikTok serves personalized advertisements and runs its own AI-powered analytics tool for advertisers called "Insight Spotlight".[2]

Consumer impact summary

Overview of concerns that arise from the conduct towards users of the product (if applicable):

  • User freedom
  • User privacy
  • Business model
  • Market control

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See also

References

  1. Archie, Ayana (May 18, 2023). "Montana becomds the first state to ban TikTok". NPR. Retrieved Aug 13, 2025.
  2. Sato, Mia (Jun 3, 2025). "TikTok will give advertisers even more data on trends and users". The Verge. Retrieved Jun 25, 2025.