If China sells TikTok to a U.S. buyer without its algorithm, users will notice a difference in functionality, experts say.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced on Sept.

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“The Chinese government will, according to law, examine and approve relevant matters involving TikTok, such as the export of ...

TikTok appears to be changing hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement ...

A central question to TikTok’s potential shutdown saga has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its ...