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ovirt001 t1_j6fh9jr wrote on January 29, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Reply to comment by octodanger in TikTok’s master plan to win over Washington — Millions spent on lobbyists, a billion spent on safeguards. Will it be enough to stay in the United States? (26 Jan. 2023) by marketrent

The collection of private user data by a foreign adversary. It's used in influence operations.

octodanger t1_j6fwgih wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:16 AM

What are influence operations?

ovirt001 t1_j6gku6w wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:07 AM

Programs by governments to influence foreign opinion.
If you want some current examples, check out /r/ActiveMeasures.