> Ok but like if this true and operative, why aren't they mobilizing their algorithmic control right at this moment when it seems like they would need it the most?
Just seems like pretty incomplete control if they can still let themselves get to this point
They did try: https://gizmodo.com/tiktok-activates-army-of-u-s-tweens-to-s...
"TikTok sent a push notification to United States users on Thursday morning asking them to call their local representative to “Stop a TikTok shutdown.” The app refers to a bipartisan bill gaining momentum in Congress this week which could ban TikTok altogether."