Is ByteDance Quietly Undermining TikTok’s U.S. Algorithm?

TikTok’s “For You Page” once made unknown creators viral overnight. By 2024–2025, U.S. users report stagnating views and lower engagement. This essay investigates Reddit complaints, engagement metrics, and ByteDance’s strategic algorithm changes under regulatory pressure, drawing parallels to Vine and exploring implications for creators, users, and brands.

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