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Eunice Yoon, CNBC’s Beijing bureau chief, highlighted that this likely represents a compromise—addressing U.S. security concerns while appeasing Chinese authorities who wish to retain control and oversight.

The Algorithm Controversy and Data Security

At the heart of the debate is control over TikTok’s powerful algorithm, which curates content and drives user engagement. Historically, concerns revolved around the inability to train or modify the algorithm without access to the underlying code and data, raising security risks.