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TikTok pledged to protect U.S. data. $1.5 Billion later, it’s still struggling.

Livemint · 1y ago

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TikTok has reportedly spent $1.5 billion to build a separate unit, called Project Texas, in an effort to convince U.S. lawmakers that the app is safe. The unit was created to oversee American data and ensure content recommendations were not influenced by China. However, insiders reveal that Project Texas employees sometimes share data outside the unit without going through official channels, raising concerns about the security of user data. TikTok executives continue to update the app's algorithm from China, making it difficult for Project Texas employees to keep track of changes. The company's handling of data has become a cause for concern among employees, who question TikTok's commitment to protecting American users.