Developers are creating a US-specific clone of TikTok's algorithm, segregating operations from China, potentially impacting effectiveness due to lack of Chinese engineering resources.
The tedious process of developing the clone might take over a year, aiming for completion by late 2022 or early 2023 to meet the January 19 deadline for divestiture.
The move is seen as preparation for a potential sale in the US, despite ByteDance previously ruling out selling TikTok, emphasizing technical and legal obstacles to comply.
Cloning the algorithm may indicate TikTok is preparing for a scenario where laws enforce selling the app in the US, securing continuity in case of a ban.
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