TikTok's new terms of service spark backlash, but experts say they're an industry standard
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Some TikTok users are concerned over how the platform may gather information on gender identity, racial background, medical history, sexual orientation or immigration status.
This week, TikTok creators have been sounding an alarm, saying views and engagement have plunged in the wake of a deal that brings control of TikTok to the U.S.
Creators and users have complained about the fact that videos are getting much less engagement and views. There is some speculation that suppression has been tied to creators who are speaking out politically, specifically if they criticize the Trump administration or ICE's deployment in Minnesota.
TikTok has denied those allegations, saying glitches are due to a recent major power outage linked to one of their U.S. Data center partners over the weekend.
One market analyst team that that studies digital activity told Scripps News that more users have been uninstalling TikTok. That rate increased 130% compared to more typical months.
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