So are you saying they’re smarter than us? Could be since TikTok is flooded with Flat Earthers and cinnamon challenge… 🤦🏼♂️😂Its not about just listening in. It's about influencing an entire generation with ideals that benefit a foreign nation.
Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt the US and other western countries would pull the same strings on Chinese citizens if it were possible - but currently it's advantage China as the great firewall prevents it.
They play a much longer game over there than any government in the west (with their relatively short political terms and internal bickering) is capable of.
Look at suicidal rates and teenagers with psychological problems or just stress. That’s SoMe doing it. TikTok is just the new kid on the block. Is it worse than the older things? Possibly.
But are we talking about TikTok as a risk for politicians/governments, potentially leaking confidential information? Or as a risk for the mental health of teenagers?
The latter is a huge problem, but that goes for any social media based on likes.
Edit: even mac rumors has a like/reaction button. And what’s the first thing you check? Did people react to your post. And will you be accepted by your peers.