The majority of Americans — about 59% — say TikTok a threat to the national security of the United States, according to a recent survey of U.S. adults. The findings from Pew Research Center’s…

About 59% of Americans say TikTok a threat to the national security of the United States, according to a new survey of U.S. adults.

  • galloog1@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There’s giving data through API, and then there’s complete access to everything your device sees. It’s the difference between taking a trench and allowing your enemy to build a complete logistical hub behind your lines. It’s an order of magnitude worse.

    • Maggoty@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Have you looked at the permissions Meta requires to run an app on your phone these days?

      There is no difference. They’re taking everything.

        • Maggoty@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Neither is TikTok. Both of them are companies giving data to China. Why are you so invested in defending Meta?

          • galloog1@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            1 year ago

            I’m not defending Meta. The level of access is an order of magnitude greater for China with TikTok. It’s not even comparable.