TikTok, a leading app globally, has been experimenting with incorporating artificial intelligence into its platform. For example, the app’s Song Generator feature allows select users to create their own lyrics and songs. Additionally, TikTok briefly introduced an AI-powered mechanism for creating effects.
Recently, reports have emerged that TikTok is gearing up to launch a new photo app that will directly compete with Instagram. This new app is expected to offer a wide range of captioning functions and allow users to seamlessly share photo posts within the existing video app. If successful, this move could increase user engagement and generate significant revenue for the Chinese-owned platform.
However, TikTok faces potential challenges in the US, where lawmakers have expressed concerns about the app’s ties to the Chinese government. A bill has been proposed that could potentially ban TikTok in the US, further intensifying the competition between TikTok and Instagram. The future of TikTok in the US remains uncertain amidst growing concerns about data privacy and national security.
Despite these challenges, TikTok’s user base has been steadily growing, with projections estimating at least 1.7 billion users by 2024. By 2025, it is anticipated that the number of users will surpass 2.13 billion. The bill proposing a ban on TikTok in the US has raised alarms within the company and led to a campaign asserting that such action would infringe upon Americans’ freedom of expression. Despite these efforts
