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lapfog_1

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1. ByteDance may sell the app

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 09:08 AM

Jan 22

but they won't sell the algorithm that determines what data is collected and what's in your news feed.

Congress won't approve unless Trump and Musk threaten them with primaries over this... Trump might be on board with that but President Musk will not be unless he is the buyer.

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YouTube star MrBeast joins bid to buy TikTok in US [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 22 OP

ByteDance may sell the app lapfog_1 Jan 22 #1

Yeah....but it's "ok" when American billionaires mine your data. Google has been collecting Bengus81 Jan 22 #6

AOC was absolutely right that the law should be passed lapfog_1 Jan 22 #8

Let the damn app die... Think. Again. Jan 22 #2

Plus everyone should be proactive in avoiding apps that are run by those with total disregard to their workforce welfare Crowman2009 Jan 22 #4

There are no good guys involved with this TikTok transaction. Crowman2009 Jan 22 #3

AND GET OFF MY LAWN TOO! Think. Again. Jan 22 #5

damn kids pstokely Jan 22 #7