TikTok as-is presents a massive attack surface for (d|m)information and worse. And the version available in the US is highly addictive with numerous bubble creating feedback loops. The amount of engagement and time spent on the app is incredible.
The creators know this and provide an alternate version called Douyin used domestically which optimizes for educational content and has additional rules/safeguards
I don't want to harp on which country has which political motive, but it's pretty cut and dry to see that the service owners export something very different than what is presented domestically.
The creators know this and provide an alternate version called Douyin used domestically which optimizes for educational content and has additional rules/safeguards
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58625934
I don't want to harp on which country has which political motive, but it's pretty cut and dry to see that the service owners export something very different than what is presented domestically.