TikTok Faces Glitches, Deletions and Censorship Fears After U.S. Ownership Change

Users report app deletions and censorship claims after a U.S. ownership transfer; Downdetector logged 663,061 U.S. reports.

Overview

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TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC said on its X account that it experienced a power outage at a U.S. data center that led to

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Analysis

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Center-leaning sources largely remain neutral, presenting both TikTok's technical explanations and users' censorship concerns. They cite company statements about data-center outages and weather, report user and official allegations (e.g., Newsom's probe), and name investors for context, balancing skepticism with factual reporting rather than assertive editorial judgment.