TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

Outage and Ownership Transition

TikTok suffered a major U.S. outage just days after its American operations changed hands, leaving many users unable to post or access their feeds. The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, raising concerns about the reliability and transparency of the platform.

Users’ Reports and Platform Response

Users began reporting on Sunday that they were experiencing issues with the app, including total outages and problems with feeds. TikTok has denied allegations of censorship, attributing the problems to a power outage at a U.S. data center.

Censorship Allegations and Content Concerns

Some users have raised concerns that videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota may be being intentionally censored. These allegations emerged amid the ownership shift, prompting a broader trust crisis among users.

Media Coverage and Public Reaction

Multiple media outlets have reported on the incident, highlighting the timing of the outage and its impact on user trust. The event has sparked public debate about the platform’s governance and content moderation policies under new U.S. ownership.

來源：https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-ice-videos-censorship-allegations-algorithm/