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What concerns have been raised about TikTok's parent company, ByteDance?
What concerns have been raised about TikTok's parent company, ByteDance?
What is the reason behind TikTok's uncertain fate in the US?
What is the reason behind TikTok's uncertain fate in the US?
What is TikTok?
What is TikTok?
How has TikTok changed social media?
How has TikTok changed social media?
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Why are American politicians considering curbing TikTok's freedom to operate or an outright ban?
Why are American politicians considering curbing TikTok's freedom to operate or an outright ban?
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Who has warned of potential data security risks with TikTok?
Who has warned of potential data security risks with TikTok?
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What does a 2017 Chinese law require companies to do?
What does a 2017 Chinese law require companies to do?
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What are some of the concerns about TikTok?
What are some of the concerns about TikTok?
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How does TikTok's user growth compare to other social media apps?
How does TikTok's user growth compare to other social media apps?
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How does TikTok's user engagement compare to other social media apps among young audiences?
How does TikTok's user engagement compare to other social media apps among young audiences?
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Who was the first country to ban TikTok in 2020?
Who was the first country to ban TikTok in 2020?
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Is there evidence that TikTok has turned over user data to the Chinese government?
Is there evidence that TikTok has turned over user data to the Chinese government?
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Which of the following products were created by TikTok's rivals to compete with the platform?
Which of the following products were created by TikTok's rivals to compete with the platform?
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Why are concerns about TikTok interfering in elections and national security rising?
Why are concerns about TikTok interfering in elections and national security rising?
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What did former President Donald Trump seek to do in regards to TikTok?
What did former President Donald Trump seek to do in regards to TikTok?
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What percentage of Americans have a favorable view of China?
What percentage of Americans have a favorable view of China?
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What did President Joe Biden do in regards to Trump's orders on TikTok?
What did President Joe Biden do in regards to Trump's orders on TikTok?
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How much time do Americans spend on average watching video clips on social media?
How much time do Americans spend on average watching video clips on social media?
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Why are British authorities banning TikTok on government-issued phones?
Why are British authorities banning TikTok on government-issued phones?
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How does TikTok's monetization rate compare to Facebook and Instagram in the US?
How does TikTok's monetization rate compare to Facebook and Instagram in the US?
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Which social media app are American teenage girls more addicted to than Instagram?
Which social media app are American teenage girls more addicted to than Instagram?
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Study Notes
- China accuses the US of abusing state power to suppress foreign companies, specifically TikTok.
- TikTok is a Chinese social-media app with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and China's government through its parent company, ByteDance.
- American politicians are considering curbing TikTok's freedom to operate or an outright ban due to concerns about data collection, propaganda, and misinformation.
- TikTok is blamed for addicting young people, delivering harmful content, and spreading misinformation.
- American teenage girls are more addicted to TikTok than Instagram.
- American TikTok users spend 82 minutes a day on the app, more than on Facebook and Instagram combined.
- India was the first country to ban TikTok in 2020, and other countries have banned it from officials' devices.
- Concerns about TikTok interfering in elections and national security are rising.
- Chinese employees improperly accessed TikTok data on journalists in an effort to ferret out their sources.
- American politicians are more united in opposition to China than at any time in recent history, with only 16% of Americans having a favourable view of China.
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the controversies surrounding TikTok, the popular social media app. From accusations of data collection to concerns about propaganda and misinformation, find out how well you know the issues at the heart of the debate. Learn about the app's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its impact on young people's addiction to social media. See whether you know which countries have already banned TikTok and why American politicians are considering similar actions. Test your knowledge on the growing concerns about TikTok