TikTok USA: From Chinese Spy App to American Echo Chamber? 😱

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So, TikTok had this great gig going in the U.S., right? But now, thanks to some genius move, it’s being sold to a bunch of suits led by Oracle and Silver Lake. 🤑 Apparently, this is supposed to save us from the big bad Chinese government, but let’s be real-it’s just swapping one overlord for another. 🧐 Early next year, we’ll all be dancing to the tune of “TikTok USA,” and I’m here to tell you, it’s not gonna be pretty.

  • TikTok’s U.S. operations are being handed over to a consortium that’s basically BFFs with the U.S. government. 🇺🇸🤝💼 Sure, it’s not Chinese-owned anymore, but now we’ve got Uncle Sam breathing down our necks. Great trade, huh?
  • The whole “protecting user data” thing? Please. 🙄 It’s all about controlling the narrative. You know, like when your mom says, “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed,” but you know she’s mad. 😠
  • Decentralized media is the only way to keep democracy alive. Without it, TikTok USA is just gonna be another echo chamber where everyone’s singing the same tune. 🎶🤖 And trust me, it’s not gonna be “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Why did TikTok have to be sold? Because it was the first global platform not run by the usual Silicon Valley suspects. 🌍✨ Sure, there were rumors about China spying on us, but let’s be honest-everybody’s spying on everybody. It’s like a global game of “I Spy,” but with fewer cars and more data. 🚗👀

So, was it really about protecting user data? Or was it about making sure the U.S. gets to control the narrative? 🤔 Narrative control is like the ultimate superpower. It’s like being able to make everyone believe you’re a superhero, even when you’re just a guy in a cape. 🦸‍♂️

And let’s not forget, social media platforms love to censor stuff. They’re like the hall monitors of the internet, but with way more power. 🚫🗣️ Creators are constantly walking on eggshells, trying not to say the wrong thing. It’s like playing a game of “Simon Says,” but Simon’s a robot with a vendetta. 🤖

Isn’t this a violation of the First Amendment? Freedom of Speech is like the last slice of pizza-everyone wants it, but no one wants to share. 🍕🤷‍♂️

A dangerous new government-controlled media entity

So, TikTok USA is supposed to be this great thing, right? No more Chinese influence, all user data safe and sound. 🇺🇸🔒 But here’s the kicker: it’s still gonna be controlled by people who are cozy with the government. It’s like trading one puppet master for another. 🎭

And let’s not forget Larry Ellison’s dream of a techno-surveillance state. 🕵️‍♂️🖥️ “Citizens will be on their best behavior because we’re constantly recording everything.” Sounds like China, but with more Silicon Valley flair. 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸

It’s like giving a kid a gallon of ice cream and saying, “Don’t eat it.” 🍨🙅‍♂️ We all know how that ends.

Decentralized media is the only media compatible with democracy

Mark my words, TikTok USA is gonna be a censorship fest. 🚫🎥 Creators will be tiptoeing around like they’re in a minefield. It’s gonna be one big echo chamber, with no room for new or different content. 🗣️🔁

And the worst part? It’s gonna divide us even more. A country that needs unity is gonna get more polarization. It’s like pouring gasoline on a fire and expecting it to go out. 🔥🤦‍♂️

Democracy is all about decentralization. It’s like a potluck dinner-everyone brings something different, and it’s amazing. 🥘🤝 But when one person controls the menu, you end up with a table full of bland, tasteless food. 🥔

Amir Kaltak

Amir Kaltak is the co-founder and CEO of Own.app, a platform that’s actually trying to do social media right. 🌟 He’s been in the tech game for 25 years, and he’s seen it all. From coding in the ’80s to building a platform that values transparency, privacy, and fair compensation, Amir’s on a mission to make the internet a better place. 🌐💡

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2025-11-09 16:26