TikTok officials have admitted to an Australian government inquiry that China-based employees can change the social media app’s algorithm.
This is the first time officials from the company have made the admission, which has raised increasing questions about the reach of the Chinese regime into foreign societies through the app.
Appearing before the Select Committee on Foreign Interference Through Social Media Inquiry, TikTok’s Security Officer Will Farrell, under questioning, admitted employees of TikTok based in China could adjust the algorithm.
“They can make changes, which will then go under a security review to make sure those changes are acceptable,” Mr. Farrell said….