ByteDance considers shutting down TikTok over U.S. ban legislation, unlikely to sell due to crucial algorithms. China opposes forced sale. Mnuchin shows interest. ByteDance s secret: the TikTok algorithm.
The short video format enables TikTok’s algorithm to become much more dynamic and even capable of even tracking changes in users’ preferences and interests across time.
In a retrospective study, the machine learning tool was able to screen for potential risks of cardiovascular disease nearly 60 days before the patient's medical record showed any signs of a related condition or before they were officially diagnosed or treated for it.