I mean, TikTok can manipulate public opinion and access to information more easily than that, by simply artificially demoting/promoting certain content — no use

I mean, TikTok can manipulate public opinion and access to information more easily than that, by simply artificially demoting/promoting certain content — no user data needed. Eg. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49826155 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49826155