"Our data suggests that services are not yet fully restored for all users,"
"recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS's arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk. Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is 'under review,' and can't be shared."
"I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list,"
"have anything to share beyond the Senator's tweet."
Millions of TikTok users in the US experienced a widespread service outage that disrupted video uploads, viewing, and engagement. The outage occurred days after control of the US business moved to majority-US investors. Users speculated new ownership might be suppressing political videos, especially those about recent federal immigration operations in Minnesota. TikTok denied intentional suppression and attributed the disruptions to a power outage. Users reported varied problems: inability to upload, inability to view existing content, and sharply reduced views. Downdetector recorded a surge in outage reports and warned services were not yet fully restored for all users. Public figures expressed concern about potential democratic impacts.
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