
Drum Tower: Tick tock for TikTok
Drum Tower from The Economist
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China’s Algorithm Registration System and TikTok Ownership Debates
The chapter explores China's implementation of an algorithm registration system in 2022, focusing on the challenges and motives behind regulating algorithms. It analyzes the complexities surrounding TikTok's ownership claims, the Chinese government's interest in manipulating algorithms, and the potential implications for data privacy and censorship. The narrative delves into the broader issues of social media regulation, security concerns, and the influence of ownership on a company's direction.
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