TikTok is controlling the minds of its users.
I know, get your tin foil hats ready, this is a bold statement, but I have evidence to back it.
TikTok is owned by a Chinese company called Bytedance (yes, the same company that makes “smart” homework lamps that monitor children with built in cameras).
TikTok is a Trojan horse. It’s purpose is to collect as much data as possible, and use it to manipulate people socially.
So, here are some facts about it’s data collection:
- TikTok collects information like what device you are using, how long you watch a post for, and what categories you like, all to influence your personal algorithm.
- They use your cameras and microphones to create profiles on your face and voice patterns. They also keep track of your keyboard stroke patterns.
- They use all of the metadata on your videos. And constantly track your location.
- Article VII of China’s National Intelligence Law states “any organization or citizen shall support, assist and cooperate with state intelligence work in accordance with the law, and maintain the secrecy of all knowledge of state intelligence work.” That means, since TikTok is a Chinese company, they are required to work with China in any way they want (AKA turning over your data).
It’s safe to assume TikTok is taking as much data as possible. Their Privacy Policy is scary, and we are trusting they are actually following it.
So, how does TikTok use this to mind control people?
Through their AI generated algorithm.
As Joe Rogan said “China’s version of TikTok celebrates academic achievements and athletic achievements.”
But in America, they are glorifying dark and edgy content. Things like: drugs, crime, and glorifying mental disorders.
This can be seen in challenges like the Steal a Kia/Hyundai Challenge or the Blackout challenge which left many injured or dead.
It may seem farfetched that people will see a ridiculous challenge like this and actually do it, but it happens over and over. That’s because TikTok’s algorithm targets those who are susceptible to it.
Even former Google consultant Joe Toscano said “TikTok has made a version for China that has specific intentions, and obviously that is dictated by the People’ Republic. But in the United States, it can also be manipulated, and probably it is”
How dangerous is this? Well In 2021, Android phone users around the world spent 16.2 TRILLION minutes on TikTok, and it has only gone up since then. There are over 138 million active users in the US that spend over 95 minutes a day on TikTok. Not to mention that 83% of TikTok users have posted a video.
So, using those statistics ask yourself how much data has been collected. You know that they have collected a ridiculous amount. And now they know exactly how to manipulate us.
If you use TikTok, you should stop and uninstall it right now. If you have kids that use TikTok I recommend that you have them uninstall it.
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Eric Meder