While social media rumors have suggested that these issues are a form of censorship, TikTok’s US division has stated that the problems stem from a power outage at a data center, which they are currently working to fix. Speculation about censorship aimed at anti-ICE protests or efforts to silence discussions about Jeffrey Epstein seems incorrect. Even California’s governor has shared misinformation from accounts like “intelligentpawg” and PopBase. These issues have affected a wide range of videos and messages on the platform through Monday night.
Starting early Sunday morning, TikTok’s US arm, now under new ownership, began experiencing significant disruptions just days after Oracle & Co took over. The For You page’s algorithm has become unreliable, comments are either failing to load or are slow, and many users find it nearly impossible to publish new videos. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the ongoing TikTok issues as we sort through social media claims to identify what’s true and what may just be sensationalism.
