This assumes that the government is sincere in its complaint that their concern is about user's data. I think that's cover for what they're really concerned about: user's beliefs.
TikTok is arguably the most powerful means to spread ideas, and people in that line of business do not appreciate outsiders on their turf.
The whole TikTok thing itself seems like a distraction from the contents of the bill they've drafted under the guise of only banning TikTok.
Democracy as it is is a giant magic trick, and TikTok is pulling back the curtains in it, so it must go.
TikTok is arguably the most powerful means to spread ideas, and people in that line of business do not appreciate outsiders on their turf.
The whole TikTok thing itself seems like a distraction from the contents of the bill they've drafted under the guise of only banning TikTok.
Democracy as it is is a giant magic trick, and TikTok is pulling back the curtains in it, so it must go.