In yet another move that leaves us scratching our heads, President-elect donald trump has presented himself as the savior of TikTok, a move that, on the surface, might seem like a win for everyday users. But don't be fooled—there’s more to this than meets the eye.
While the media is glued to TikTok’s blackout, trump is quietly gearing up to expand the size of the government, escalate global conflicts, and let billionaires like Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley pals tighten their grip on our lives. It's not about national security—it’s about power. The true purpose of Trump’s “rescue” of TikTok isn’t to protect American users, but to set the stage for an even more dystopian future.
Trump’s “solution,” which involves a joint venture with a 50% U.S. government stake, looks more like a grab for data than any genuine effort to safeguard privacy. TikTok’s users, unaware of the bigger picture, are being lulled into compliance. Every swipe, every like, every moment of mindless scrolling feeds into a machine designed not just to entertain, but to track and manipulate. This isn't just about cute dances and viral trends; it’s about data. A treasure trove of it, to be used for AI algorithms that shape everything from politics to personal habits.
Just like Elon Musk's ambitions with twitter (or X, as he prefers to call it), Trump’s intentions are hardly altruistic. Musk wants to control information, and trump, with his history of cozying up to tech giants, wants to control data. The same data that’s harvested from every interaction on platforms like TikTok is the backbone of AI surveillance. TikTok is just the beginning, and trump is all too eager to buy into it.
Behind the spectacle of TikTok’s shutdown lies the real agenda: more surveillance, more control, more manipulation. We’re not talking about a national security emergency—this is about technocrats who want to build the foundation for a future where our every move is monitored and monetized. By giving the government a stake, trump isn’t protecting the public—he’s setting up a system where the data of millions of users will be in the hands of a select few, turning privacy into a distant memory.
While we keep our heads down, glued to our screens, the groundwork for massive AI surveillance continues. TikTok’s demise or revival won’t change the fact that it’s just one cog in a much larger machine—one that trump, Musk, and their billionaire friends are constructing behind the scenes.
So when trump claims he's saving TikTok, maybe we should ask ourselves: Who is he really saving, and at what cost? The answer might be right in front of us—just one more swipe away.
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