In an effort for the social media platform to stay accountable, it has introduced a new API that provides data to researchers globally.
There's never a dull moment with TikTok. Even if there are periods of calm, sooner or later, there is always a new conspiracy or dangerous trend that revolves around the dangerously popular social platform. So much so thatThe company behind the short form video platform doesn’t take this sitting down though. And while they could retaliate and fight this move, they opted for peace and transparency.
Now, in an attempt to prove their claim to that invitation, the company has unveiled the integration of a brand new API — Application Programming Interface, think of it as a mini-software that does a specific thing — which provides public data on accounts and content to researchers worldwide.While this includes both state researchers and nonprofit organizations, the worldwide part is a bit of a goal, as the API is currently available in the US only.
The API has already received feedback from Content and Safety Advisory Councils and that feedback has even been implemented. TikTok public relations states that the company is looking forward to receiving more feedback in the future from nonprofit researchers too.Public user profile data, like usernamesPerformance data, meaning likes, views and favoritesNot at all malicious or user-threatening.
The API is live now, and if you are part of a nonprofit organization that may need stats like those mentioned above, the application process is . While we can’t say that this will help TikTok leave the deep waters the company has found itself in, we are eager to see how things will go from here on out.Get the most important news, reviews and deals in mobile tech delivered straight to your inbox
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