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• Accessing TikTok's API data is crucial for investigating the effects of misinformation on elections and reaching the public during natural disasters.
• The new terms of service require researchers to give TikTok publication review over their findings and refresh their data every 15 days.
• TikTok claims to support independent research but imposes stricter access requirements compared to competitors.
• The main concern is TikTok's relationship with the Chinese government and its access to US user data.