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TikTok Opens Its Data To More Researchers As Part of Transparency Push

The social media app will now share data with researchers at nonprofit academic institutions in the US.

To be more transparent, TikTok will now share public data on content and accounts on its platform with more academic researchers.

On Tuesday, the popular social video app said it’s accepting applications to use its research API from researchers working with US nonprofit academic institutions. TikTok perviously announced its research API, but it was initially open only to a group of experts on the app’s Content and Safety Advisory Councils.

TikTok said on its website that the data will eventually become available to researchers globally. Researchers from non-US institutions can apply now, but their applications won’t be processed until the project expands to non-US regions.

This is just one step TikTok is taking to boost transparency as it faces increasing scrutiny in the US. Politicians and other officials have raised concerns that the video app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could pose threats to national security, including that the app could give the Chinese government access to US user data. Some states have banned the app from state-run devices and networks.

TikTok has repeatedly said it doesn’t share user data with the Chinese government, and last year it partnered with Oracle to store US data on cloud servers located in the US.

Researchers interested in getting access to TikTok’s API need to set up a developer account with a .edu email address in order to submit an application.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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