Repeated videos and shrinking views are raising red flags for student creators as TikTok shifts ownership and possibly its algorithm, according to Spectrum News 1.
Students at Syracuse University say their feeds look different and engagement is dropping. The platform now operates under a new structure involving Oracle and investment firm MGX, while ByteDance keeps a smaller stake.
Some users worry the app is becoming less friendly to small creators and filtering content differently. Experts say the uncertainty shows why relying on one platform is risky—especially as more young people use TikTok for news and information.
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