TechCrunch Daily Crunch TikTok competitors claim the top of the App Store
Jan 21, 2025
TikTok's resurgence faces challenges from fierce competitors in the app landscape. Meta prioritizes fact-checking but keeps it focused outside the U.S. Meanwhile, new AI models like DeepSeek claim to outperform established giants like OpenAI. User preferences are shifting, reshaping the way content is consumed and shared. It's a dynamic time in the tech world, as old giants contend with fresh ideas and evolving regulations.
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Meta's Fact-Checking
- Meta retains fact-checking outside the U.S., potentially facing challenges with European regulations like the DSA.
- They plan to replace fact-checkers with a community notes system similar to X (formerly Twitter).
DeepSeek's R1 Model
- DeepSeek's R1 reasoning model outperforms OpenAI's O1 on certain benchmarks.
- R1, available on Hugging Face, fact-checks itself, improving reliability in fields like science and math.
TikTok Competitors Rise
- TikTok's temporary ban spurred the rise of competitor apps like Red Note, Clapper, and Flip in U.S. app stores.
- This user migration signals a preference for similar Chinese apps over alternatives like Instagram Reels.