That being said, it’s not fair to single out TikTok. They all do it. The only unique danger with TikTok is that it could be controlled by a foreign adversary, or at least could be more easily than the others.
> The only unique danger with TikTok is that it could be controlled by a foreign adversary, or at least could be more easily than the others.
Isn't that the entire reason given for why they are singling them out? You say it's not fair then give the exact reason why it seems to be.
Issue #1: The platform owner itself uses the platform algorithm(s) to manipulate public opinion
Issue #2: Third parties use the platform to manipulate public opinion (e.g. Romania)
#1 could be solved by algorithmic transparency.
#2 could be solved by more realtime transparency into content.