TikTok has been banned in India almost since its inception. It is said that they are collecting everyone’s personal data.
This is Google AI and you know how Left looney they are:
While TikTok insists it is not controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), concerns remain due to its parent company, ByteDance, being based in China and subject to Chinese law. Specifically, Chinese law compels companies to share data with the CCP when requested, and there are reports of CCP influence within ByteDance.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
TikTok’s Stance:
TikTok maintains it is a private company, not controlled by the CCP, and that it does not share user data with the Chinese government.
ByteDance and Chinese Law:
However, ByteDance is a Chinese company, and Chinese law requires companies to cooperate with the CCP on data requests.
National Security Concerns:
U.S. officials have expressed concerns that the CCP could potentially use TikTok to collect data on Americans, spread propaganda, or influence public opinion.
Potential for CCP Influence:
There are reports of ByteDance employees also working for Chinese state propaganda organizations, further raising concerns about CCP influence.
Proposed Legislation:
The “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” (H.R. 7521) proposes that TikTok either divest from ByteDance or face a ban in the United States, highlighting the ongoing debate about TikTok’s ties to China.
Don't fall for the headlines. Research it yourself. Turns out, Google, Apple and Amazon all collect far more data than TikTok does. Y'all hear "China" and "data" and automatically think the worst. You SHOULD be looking at what companies right here in America are doing to us. Bed wetting over the issue that is being pushed to heavily demonize China is not doing any good whatsoever. Also, look at what your own government is collecting. That is WAY more of a concern than any marketing data collection by tech companies. Also, I promise your information is available all over the internet. I base this statement on almost 20 years as a PI.