A deal between the U.S. and China over the ownership of TikTok includes new stipulations over who controls the social media company's algorithm, a closely guarded secret which has proved to be a major ...

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anisha Sircar is a journalist covering tech, finance and society. A preliminary TikTok deal proposes U.S. investors own 80% of its ...

TikTok engages more than 170 million Americans with its endless scroll and viral content, but as a potential sale for the popular platform nears, experts are concerned about the future of the app's ...

TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting ...

Small businesses thrive on TikTok thanks to an algorithm that evaluates each video independently. User engagement (likes, comments, shares, saves), watch time and relevant content are more important ...