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Re:US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove Tik... by joe200 on Monday December 16, 2024 @07:57AM (#42430583)
The danger with TikTok is that some already used it to influence elections (recently in Romania) so it is proven to be working.
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Re:US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove Tik... by ethbr1 on Monday December 16, 2024 @08:10AM (#42430647)
It's important to differentiate worries here.

Issue #1: The platform owner itself uses the platform algorithm(s) to manipulate public opinion

Issue #2: Third parties use the platform to manipulate public opinion (e.g. Romania)

#1 could be solved by algorithmic transparency.

#2 could be solved by more realtime transparency into content.

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Re:US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove Tik... by UncleMeat on Monday December 16, 2024 @08:35AM (#42430799)
People not associated with the app developer publishing material on TikTok to influence elections works just as well on YouTube Shorts and Reels.
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