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Dec 2022
25m 41s

#326 | How TikTok Took Over The World

Leonardo English
About this episode

 


It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years. 

In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, and how it is changing technology patterns all over the world. 

  • What is TikTok?
  • Early history of Tiktok
  • Growth in the United States
  • Design of TikTok algorithm
  • Tiktok’s machine learning
  • Controversy in the United States
  • Security concerns
  • American vs. Chinese technology companies
  • Influence on US culture
  • TikTok in the present day


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/tik-tok


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