“TikTok without its algorithm is like Harry Potter without his wand,” said Forrester Analyst Kelsey Chickering.
What’s Next?
Despite the political uncertainty, TikTok continues to roll out new features. On Monday, the company launched “Symphony,” a suite of AI tools designed for advertisers, allowing them to create videos from words or images.
In the meantime, Trump’s team is working to finalize a deal.
“We will work to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance that their data is safe,” the administration stated.
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