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Some of the possible alternatives to TikTok have their own problems

Jan 16, 2025
The algorithm behind the app's success is proprietary and hard to replicate. And Chinese-owned alternatives like RedNote could also be vulnerable to a ban.
A person uses RedNote, which some TikTok users have flocked to ahead of a potential ban.
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