Everyone is talking about the privacy concerns. And while this is a major part of the argument, no one is talking about the social engineering aspect of TikTok. This is far more damaging to the future and stability of china’s #1 competitor as the dominate world super power.
It’s difficult to convince people of your autonomy from the CCP when news of your potential sale is met by demands that any sale be agreed upon in advance *by* the CCP…
All social media post content algorithms are a weapon. They can steer public discourse and ultimately public opinion on nearly any topic by amplifying or suppressing content to suit their wants.
Burn it down, burn it all down. American social media companies included. They are all a danger to society and yes I see the irony in posting this on Reddit
Equal_Chemistry_3049 says
Congress : is tiktok a weapon?
Tiktok : no we have clear rules and guidelines to ensure it can’t be used as a weapon.
Congress : I’m taking that as a “yes” 👍
kzlife76 says
Everyone is talking about the privacy concerns. And while this is a major part of the argument, no one is talking about the social engineering aspect of TikTok. This is far more damaging to the future and stability of china’s #1 competitor as the dominate world super power.
M0rqu1ng4 says
It’s difficult to convince people of your autonomy from the CCP when news of your potential sale is met by demands that any sale be agreed upon in advance *by* the CCP…
cerevant says
All social media post content algorithms are a weapon. They can steer public discourse and ultimately public opinion on nearly any topic by amplifying or suppressing content to suit their wants.
URFRENDDULUN says
This thread is filled with some of the most reddit takes available.
CarlJustCarl says
How about we hold all companies to the same level as to what data can be collected and not just single out TikTok?
younggundc says
Burn it down, burn it all down. American social media companies included. They are all a danger to society and yes I see the irony in posting this on Reddit
robot-raccoon says
So meta etc aren’t just paying people off to ban their number 1 competitor?
SeneInSPAAACE says
Oh, the hearing was a formality. The decision was already made.
imsurethisoneistaken says
The US government: it’s bad China is collecting this data and making suggestions on how the company runs its app!
Also the US government: it’s no big deal we collect data from social media and make suggestion on content they should censor!
dorkfaceclown says
Like anything he would have said would have changed Congress’s mind. Just for the simple fact it’s a Chinese company.
Bowlofgrapes says
where onion
42_c3_b6_67 says
bro did amazing though if we compare to zucker berg
R0b0tGie405 says
Implying they hadn’t already made up their mind before he even got there
SassyCarbonara says
China will have to start buying data from Google, Meta, and co. Just like anyone else.