That’s not at all the same as banning the algorithm.

afavour 5 months ago | parent | next [-]

It’s not the same, no. I provided the link because it’s what I assume the OP is referring to.

Limiting use to 40 minutes is not a ban but it still shows a view that extended exposure to it is harmful. To turn it on its head, if more than 40 minutes is viewed harmful for Chinese youth, why not American?

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jfdbcv 5 months ago | parent [-]

You know they did that with video games too.. Should we do that here?

https://apnews.com/article/gaming-business-children-00db669d...

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andy_xor_andrew 5 months ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Maybe the "community notes" model isn't so bad after all

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throwawayq3423 5 months ago | parent | prev [-]

It's a clear sign the international version of TikTok, because of it's addictiveness and content, would never be allowed for a single minute in China by the people that know the most about what it is, and what is does.

What more do you need to know?

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dv_dt 5 months ago | parent [-]

If it was a legal requirement for Chinese apps in China, and this is the path for societal heath then why not pass that law for all social apps in the US?

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		Blanket content bans are the stuff of dictatorships, but restricting access to demographics that could be most harmed by it (children for example) is a good idea, and I wish the US would look into it.