My Hypothetical TikTok Algorithm: How Foreign Platforms Could Influence User Beliefs

With TikTok’s recent ban and subsequent restoration in the U.S., I’ve been exploring how a foreign-owned platform could misuse its algorithms to subtly influence user beliefs. By analyzing vast amounts of personal data, such platforms can deliver tailored content that gradually shapes opinions, raising significant concerns about foreign entities’ potential to sway public sentiment. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this — do you think such manipulation is feasible, or am I overthinking it?

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