TikTok went dark for many U.S. users over the weekend after a power outage knocked out a US data center that hosts the platform. The newly formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture confirmed the incident on X, saying engineers were working with the data‑center partner to restore service. The glitch arrived on the app’s first weekend under right‑wing U.S. ownership.

DownDetector logged the outage starting early Sunday, and by Monday most users reported restored access, though The Verge noted lingering problems: delayed video uploads, generic For You feeds, and comment‑section errors. Simultaneously, Wired reported TikTok’s new terms of service now request precise location data and consent to store AI interactions, raising privacy concerns.

The incident fuels speculation that the new owners, hand‑picked by Donald Trump, may steer the algorithm toward a MAGA‑friendly feed, potentially suppressing left‑leaning content. Industry analysts expect a rocky transition as millions of accounts migrate to a U.S.-trained model, so observers will watch for further service glitches and any shift in recommendation patterns.