TikTok Tests Showing Google Search Results Between Videos

TikTok is testing integrating Google Search results in some markets, showing them as cards between videos.
Tapping the Google Search card opens a popup saying TikTok doesn't endorse or take responsibility for the results.
TikTok search is typically for finding videos, but the company wants it to be more useful.
TikTok confirmed testing Google Search integration to Insider, but no deals with Google are mentioned.
Researcher Radu Oncescu posted screenshots on Twitter showing the Google Search integration on TikTok.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 1:36:00 PM