šØ Trump Celebrates TikTok Deal as Beijing Hints at Algorithm Control
Former US President Donald Trump celebrated what he called a āhistoric victoryā after a deal was struck over TikTokās future in the United States. The agreement allows ByteDance, TikTokās Chinese parent company, to license its algorithm to the US-owned version of the app.
While Trump praised the deal during his visit to Madrid, Beijingās position has raised new alarms. By keeping control of TikTokās powerful recommendation algorithm, China could still influence what millions of Americans see online. Critics argue this move doesnāt eliminate national security risks but instead creates a complex dependency.
Lawmakers in Washington remain deeply divided. Some see the agreement as a practical compromise that saves TikTok for its nearly 170 million US users, while others warn it leaves the door open for manipulation, surveillance, and foreign control of American data.
The final approval deadline is set for December 16, and the debate is intensifying. Is this a genuine solution to long-running security concerns, or just political theater that avoids addressing the deeper risks?
š What do you thinkādoes this deal protect users, or is it a dangerous compromise?
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