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TikTok investigating why some users can't write 'Epstein' in messages

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TikTok is investigating why users are unable to send the word "Epstein" in direct messages. This issue has gained attention online and prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to announce an inquiry.

A TikTok spokesperson stated, "We don't have rules against sharing the name 'Epstein' in direct messages." Since new ownership, TikTok has faced technical problems, including app outages affecting many users.

Test messages show inconsistency in sending "Epstein," with some users blocked while others aren't. TikTok attributes recent disruptions to an outage at one of its data centers, impacting various features of the app.


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