I hope this article is right! The supposed national security risks are not "self-evident" to me at all. The threats of misinformation and manipulation go far beyond TikTok or any other single platform or information channel. It's something we need to learn to live with and navigate. Pretending it can be banned is foolish and only makes us more susceptible.
Thanks for sharing! This was an interesting insight into the campaign to ban the app, the rationale behind it, and the struggles it will likely face.
I hope this article is right! The supposed national security risks are not "self-evident" to me at all. The threats of misinformation and manipulation go far beyond TikTok or any other single platform or information channel. It's something we need to learn to live with and navigate. Pretending it can be banned is foolish and only makes us more susceptible.