[frankosaurus]

> Why does youtube want to copy tiktok when it clearly has already lost before it begun.

It's no sure thing for youtube, but it's worth trying. Clearly there is a demand.

Also, TikTok can't stay on cruise control. As they inevitably push to monetize, their UX will undoubtedly take a hit. A larger audience means more adversarial actors and trolls which could drive away creators. This has happened to nearly every social network.