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How bin Laden killed TikTok (with Rachel Gilmore)

Panic World

CHAPTER

TikTok's Response to Government Scrutiny

This chapter explores TikTok's initiatives like Project Texas, aimed at addressing U.S. government concerns about data privacy and potential Chinese government access. It analyzes the platform's controversial actions, including espionage incidents and political backlash, while questioning whether these measures truly resolve deeper systemic issues in data privacy. Additionally, it critiques the portrayal of TikTok as a menace, particularly its impact on young women and cultural norms, urging a broader examination of data practices across the tech industry.

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