tech
January 27, 2026
TikTok says it's still working to recover its U.S. infrastructure
TikTok says some of the glitches continue but it's making "significant progress" in recovering its U.S. infrastructure.
TL;DR
- TikTok is experiencing technical issues impacting U.S. users, such as problems with posting, loading videos, and comments.
- The company attributes these glitches to a data center power outage.
- Restoration of U.S. infrastructure is in progress, but some technical issues may persist.
- User concerns exist regarding the timing of the outages, which coincided with TikTok's U.S. deal and unrelated civil unrest.
- TikTok assures users that their data and engagement are safe despite the technical problems.