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Justice Department Accuses TikTok of Bulk Data Collection, Covert Content Manipulation

Jul 27, 2024, 03:54 PM

The Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on their views on divisive social issues such as gun control, abortion, and religion. This accusation raises concerns about potential covert content manipulation by the popular technology company. The allegations suggest that TikTok is using its platform to collect data on users' opinions on highly sensitive topics, which could have significant implications for user privacy and data security.