TikTok Users Flee to Chinese App RedNote Amid Ban Threat
As TikTok faces a potential ban, users are migrating to the Chinese app RedNote for short-form video content, amidst data privacy concerns.
Why Are U.S. TikTok Users Signing Up for RedNote?
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In light of TikTok's impending ban slated for January 19, users are rapidly switching to RedNote, an alternative Chinese social media platform gaining popularity in the U.S. The app, which offers similar short-form video features and an array of content including e-commerce, appears poised to become a target of the same divest-or-ban regulations facing TikTok due to its foreign ownership. As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the legality of restricting TikTok, experts weigh in on the implications for RedNote, underscoring ongoing national security concerns over Chinese-owned apps.
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