Following the transfer of TikTok operations in the US to American ownership, users are experiencing issues. Reports indicate that some users couldn't see new videos or upload their own content. In certain cases, the algorithm even seemed to reset for US users, causing frustration among the app's audience.

TikTok attributed the problems to a power outage at a US data center, impacting its services. The outage occurred shortly after the official transition to US ownership. While the statement didn't explicitly mention weather, severe winter conditions across the US likely contributed to the disruption.

The timing is unfortunate, given the recent ownership change. The company's new US entity, the TikTok USDS Joint Venture, is working on restoring services. Hopefully, the incident will be resolved quickly, and the company will focus on improving stability. This situation serves as a test of the new US-based infrastructure.

This incident highlights the challenges of operating a massive social media platform like TikTok. Ensuring service stability is paramount, especially with the added complexities of a new ownership structure. Users will be watching closely to see how quickly the issues are resolved and if similar problems arise in the future.