What the US TikTok takeover is revealing about new forms of censorship
5 days ago
- #Censorship
- #Algorithmic Control
- #Political Interference
- Censorship in the digital era may focus on content visibility rather than direct suppression of speech.
- TikTok's new US-specific algorithm raises concerns about political interference and content suppression.
- US users report suspicious malfunctions, such as low visibility for controversial topics and keyword blocks.
- TikTok USDS denies political motives, attributing issues to technical failures.
- Trump and allies may exploit algorithmic control for political propaganda, as seen with Oracle's CEO's ties to Trump.
- The new algorithm could introduce biases, favoring conservative views and isolating US debates from global discussions.
- Changes to content moderation and algorithmic weights could significantly impact political discourse.
- Right-wing billionaires' control over media and algorithms may invisibly restrict public speech.
- Reclaiming control over media and social platforms is crucial to prevent pervasive algorithmic censorship.