TikTok takes an important step on its algorithm

TikTok's "For You" page has sparked both fascination and suspicion. While TikTok critics have speculated that the company may subtly manipulate its algorithm to influence its users in more nefarious ways, fans frequently remark on the app's accuracy. Now the company has decided to put an end to the speculations and introduced what is new for their algorithm.

TikTok takes an important step on the its algorithm

The company is currently undertaking new efforts to simplify a few aspects of its algorithm. A new function that will "help people understand why a particular video has been recommended to them" is being added to the app. Users will be able to tap on a brand-new question mark icon as a result of the update, which will display a list of the factors that contributed to the recommendation.

The company states in a blog post that its "recommendation system is powered by technical models" and that the feature is intended to "technical details more easily understandable." As a result, the shared details also sound a little hazy for the time being. Tiktok, for instance, offers two explanations: "you are following Hanna" and "this video is popular in the United States." "User interactions, such as content you watch, like or share, comments you post, or searches" may be the basis for additional explanations.  Although critics who believe TikTok or its parent company ByteDance uses the algorithm to manipulate users are unlikely to be greatly persuaded by the feature, it may help users understand the recommendations it makes.