TikTok transforms into a search engine: Collaborates with Wikipedia
TikTok, a platform especially popular among young users, is making a strategic move by collaborating with Wikipedia to incorporate its information into search results.
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- Published Date: 09:54 | 14 September 2023
- Modified Date: 10:01 | 14 September 2023
TikTok users are now using the app as a search tool for a wide range of information, including local dining options and news updates.
According to a report in The Verge, Wikipedia links have been discovered in search results for various topics on TikTok.
Zachary Kizer, a spokesperson for TikTok, officially acknowledged the collaboration between TikTok and Wikipedia to provide users with in-app access to information.
Kizer mentioned that this feature has been active for a few months, but the company hasn't made an official announcement.
The Wikipedia integration appears in in-app search results as users scroll down the page. It is placed among related videos, and when a user clicks on the result, they are directed straight to Wikipedia.
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