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TikTok: Under the Influence

Topics:#social media #geopolitics #political debate #china civil war #big data #political documentary #observational documentary #chinese communist party #personal data #social media challenge #data protection #data privacy

Series Overview

The most downloaded app in the world is raising serious geopolitical concerns. How did TikTok become a central player in the ongoing trade and political tensions between Beijing and Washington? As a key decision looms regarding its future in the United States, this documentary offers an in-depth look at the platform and sheds light on the growing global battle over data control.

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Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

2025 – 2025

Premiered: Sat, Apr 5, 2025

Created By

Vincent de Cointet

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Aired: Sat, Apr 5, 2025

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

As a growing rival to U.S. platforms, TikTok faces accusations of censorship and mass data collection. Despite efforts to appear independent from the Chinese Communist Party, skepticism remains. In 2024, a U.S. law demands its sale or ban—but Trump’s re-election adds a twist of uncertainty.