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The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
Source WIRED AI Summary Updated June 4, 2026
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Freshness Stale Updated June 4, 2026
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A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
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