TikTok isn’t just for dance trends and viral challenges—it’s also where millions of people get their news. But what happens when that news is shaped by algorithms rather than editors? Unlike traditional media, TikTok doesn’t separate journalism from opinion, advertising, or misinformation. That means what lands on your “For You” page isn’t just about what’s happening—it’s about what the platform thinks you’ll engage with.
Understanding how news spreads on TikTok—what counts as news, how it circulates, and how we consume it—can help us navigate this new information landscape with a sharper eye.
And if you prefer the editor to the algorithm, you’re in the right place! This editor has just pointed you to a story about why you need to be a more than a little suspicious of some of our competitors. Read more about that below from The Conversation — another human-edited news platform.
