TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started
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TikTok alternatives like Clapper, Flip, and Lemon8, alongside Xiaohongshu, have surged in popularity, illustrating user demand for platforms amidst pending Supreme Court decisions.
Despite attempts by the US government to shield citizens from alleged dangers posed by TikTok, the emergence of alternatives has actually worsened relations and user security.
Xiaohongshu has attracted over 700,000 new American users, leading to unintended consequences such as increased data tracking and spreading of Chinese state narratives.
The US government's efforts to ban TikTok in fear of propaganda have backfired, allowing apps like Xiaohongshu to gain traction while potentially compromising American users' data.
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