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3. To be fair, it's not like either country couldn't just buy the data

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 11:24 PM

Jan 13

There are so many data brokers and connecting people to "anonymous" data isn't nearly as hard as companies pretend.

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That's one way to keep Tik-Tok up and running. [View all] 4th Jan 13 OP

China spying by owning Tic Tok or Russia spying with Musk owning it? keithbvadu2 Jan 13 #1

To be fair, it's not like either country couldn't just buy the data EdmondDantes_ Jan 13 #3

Yeah. Now Musk can be the seller/controller. keithbvadu2 Jan 13 #7

Would quickly drive it into the ground as well Mountainguy Jan 13 #2

Oh dog please no. scipan Jan 13 #4

Well then forget antitrust. But he will throttle any progressives scipan Jan 14 #8

Saw this coming over a month ago Mr.WeRP Jan 13 #5

Yes you nailed it. scipan Jan 14 #9

I totally agree with you. It's a big mistake to have trump Nixie Jan 14 #10

These people could actually go out and get a real job. valleyrogue Jan 14 #11

Many make way more money on TicToc womanofthehills Jan 14 #12

Many make way more money on TicToc womanofthehills Jan 14 #13