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Jan 28, 2021 · TikTok has been part of Chinese people’s daily life. According to Mintel data, half of Chinese consumers used TikTok every day in Q2 2020, with a huge increase when compared to 37% in Q1 . As a daily-use app, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, TikTok has become a very popular tool for leisure time entertainment and has a deep impact on Chinese ...
Mar 19, 2024 · TikTok has faced growing scrutiny over fears that user data could fall into the possession of the Chinese government and the app could be weaponized by China to spread misinformation.
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The most downloaded app of the year changed comedy, music and activism in 2020 – its success is a refreshing revolution for meritocratic self-expression, writes Sophia Smith-Galer.
Mar 18, 2024 · TikTok has never operated in mainland China — a fact that its Singaporean CEO, Shou Chew, has repeatedly touted when grilled by American officials. So, just how “Chinese” is it, and why...
- Tiktok in China
- How Does The U.S. Algorithm Compare?
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Although they’re both owned by ByteDance, Douyin — China’s version of TikTok — offers a different version of the social media app that is unavailable to the rest of the world, especially for children. “It’s almost like they recognize that technology is influencing kids’ development, and they make their domestic version a spinach version of TikTok, ...
In the U.S., TikTok is known for its addicting, personalized and predictive algorithm, specifically tailored to the interests of whoever is scrolling, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal. TikTok doesn’t have a specific version made for children, and limits are completely voluntary and can be set up by parents if they wish to do...
According to previous Deseret News reporting, the FBI recently spoke out about its concern about the personal information TikTok collects, stating potential national security concerns. In 2020, In 2020, President Donald Trump expressed his own concerns over the app and attempted to outlaw Tiktok’s usagewithin the U.S. His efforts were paused by Pre...
Aug 5, 2020 · The first was an app called Musical.ly, which launched in Shanghai in 2014 but had strong US business links and a healthy audience in that key market. In 2016, Chinese tech giant ByteDance ...
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Jun 3, 2023 · While on the surface, the TikTok situation illuminates national security concerns tied to China’s export of its digital technology, it also underscores the potential risks associated with...