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Support for TikTok Ban Plummets as Users Shift to RedNote

1/16/2025

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Support for a TikTok ban in the U.S. has plummeted from 50% to just 32% since March 2023, as revealed by a Pew Research poll. Amid rising national security worries about TikTok's Chinese ties, users are flocking to RedNote, a competing app. The Supreme Court's impending decision could reshape the landscape for creators and users dramatically.

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Support for a TikTok ban in the U.S. has dropped from 50% to 32% since March 2023, according to a Pew Research poll. This shift mirrors past reactions to foreign tech scrutiny, like the 2018 Huawei controversy. As TikTok users migrate to competitors like RedNote, the Supreme Court's upcoming decision may significantly impact the app's future, echoing historical debates over national security and free speech.

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Story summary

Support for a TikTok ban in the U.S. has plummeted from 50% to just 32% since March 2023, as revealed by a Pew Research poll. Amid rising national security worries about TikTok's Chinese ties, users are flocking to RedNote, a competing app. The Supreme Court's impending decision could reshape the landscape for creators and users dramatically.

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