I Am Anaya Poet Political Verse

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The Houses Passes a TikTok Ban Bill and approves $95 billion foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

 

 

TIK TOK

Tik Tok

Clock is ticking for TikTok
under scrutiny due to data privacy violations, 
mental health concerns, misinformation, 
offensive content, and its role during the Israel–Hamas war.
                                                              —To Ban Or Not?
                                                                           —World Warning 
                                                                                     —Bring on propaganda 
                                                                               —China’s spy
Global investors                                                   —FBI
Campaign dependent target
Smartphone app hosts user-vids
user data collection by the Chinese government through ByteDance.
                                                                        __Generation influence
                                                                    —dance move platform
                                                        —Détente chaos
                                                            —70’ssSS
TickTock Times up!

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Duke Beaufort May 6, 2024 at 5:58 AM Anaya, great form and content....you are so very with it!! BTW, your use of the clock is genius. I wonder about the root cause of the issue, which involves how easily manipulated we are who do not know our history or who do not have the rationality to detect and reject propaganda. Of course, that would take some real work to deal with. It's also part of a larger conflict with the Chinese government. I'm also expecting legal challenges. I Am Anaya May 30, 2024 at 10:36 AM I'm happy to hear that I'm with it, Duke. Forgive me for not seeing this earlier. Yes, it's unfortunate because the youth love the dance feature and they are so talented, amazing. Thank you, and zàijiàn to Tik Tok!

Victor Buhagiar April 26, 2024 at 1:51 AM I am not a fan of Tic Toc. We have free speech but we abuse it too. Fine write, dear Anaya. I Am Anaya April 28, 2024 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Victor!

Jay Narain April 25, 2024 at 11:15 AM A timely write on the misuse of social platform data. I never liked Tik Tok, although it is very popular. I Am Anaya April 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM It's more of a platform for those who want to post vid's. It hosts user-submitted videos, which can range in duration from three seconds to 10 minutes. It can be accessed with a smart phone app.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 25, 2024 at 8:44 AM Dear Anaya, Your piece encapsulates the multifaceted debate surrounding TikTok, highlighting concerns ranging from data privacy to geopolitical implications. It prompts reflection on the complexities of modern technology's impact on society and geopolitics, sparking important discussions about accountability and regulation. Well Said! - Blessings, Daniel I Am Anaya April 25, 2024 at 10:23 AM p.s. (this form is perfect for political rants) I Am Anaya April 25, 2024 at 9:06 AM Daniel, thank you for your understanding the importance of this concern. The fourth piece of the package that was passed by congress. This affects all! Thank you for your support and blessings~Anaya

The Situation April 24, 2024 at 7:01 PM Very popular in use. I hear the rumors though. I think they should investigate. I Am Anaya April 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM It was part of the package deal made along with the 3 AID Bills that passed the other day. Tik Tok was the 4th! Yay I Am Anaya April 24, 2024 at 7:21 PM No rumor, TS. Investigation and conclusion underway! Which means that the bill was passed and Congress passed the measure citing national security concerns because of TikTok’s Chinese ties. Both lawmakers and security experts have said there are risks that the Chinese government could lean on ByteDance for access to sensitive data belonging to its 170 million U.S. users or to spread propaganda.The law would allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States if ByteDance sold it within 270 days, or about nine months, a time frame that the president could extend to a year. The measure is likely to face legal challenges, as well as possible resistance from Beijing, which could block the sale or export of the technology. It’s also unclear who has the resources to buy TikTok, since it will carry a hefty price tag.