“The Future of TikTok: Is the App on the Decline?” – The New York Times

Underscoring TikTok’s issue is that there hasn’t been an evolution in optimal content forms. The best narrative styles for this format have not been refined by professionals. The app captures a lot of attention but doesn’t require much brainpower, leaving it vulnerable to moments when viewers lose interest. The author mentions being lured in by various types of videos but finds the content transient. The author wonders if their viewing habits and tastes are preventing TikTok’s algorithm from showing them different content. They create a new account but find similar banal content, leading them to log back in to their original account. Ultimately, the author finds TikTok’s content lacking but still holds out hope for a thrill just a swipe away.

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China Surpasses U.S. in A.I. Talent: A Key Metric

China lags behind the United States in artificial intelligence that powers chatbots like ChatGPT but excels in producing scientists behind new humanoid technologies. New research reveals that China has surpassed the United States as the biggest producer of A.I. talent. The country generates almost half the world’s top A.I. researchers, compared to 18 percent from […]

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Brands Brace for Impact as TikTok Faces Criticism

Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand […]

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