TikTok is investigating why some users can’t send messages containing the word “Epstein.”

TikTok is investigating why some users can’t send messages containing the word “Epstein.” The issue, which surfaced after TikTok’s sale to a consortium of mostly American investors, has sparked concerns about censorship. While TikTok denies any rule changes, the problem persists, affecting some users inconsistently. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5689104/tiktok-epstein-direct-messages?eicker.news #tech #media #news