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ByteDance Battle
The legal battle intensifies as TikTok argues that the law unfairly singles it out. The company also claim it violates the fundamental principles of free speech enshrined in the First Amendment.
ByteDance attorneys also argue that the mandated divestiture is not commercially viable. And it is also technically and legally not possible.
One of the central challenges ByteDance faces in complying with the law is the intricate nature of TikTok’s algorithms. These algorithms make TikTok almost addictive. And is a large part of the platform’s global business plan.
The Algorithms
These specially constructed algorithms are integral to TikTok’s success and form the backbone of its innovative video-recommending system.
The Information reports ByteDance explored the option of selling a significant portion of TikTok’s US operations while retaining ownership of its prized algorithms. However, ByteDance has since refuted these claims, underscoring the complexity and sensitivity of any potential divestiture deal.
