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5:08Now PlayingLarry Ellison, TikTok, and the Plan to Silence News. What is TikTok going to look like in a month?
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5:08Now PlayingLarry Ellison, TikTok, and the Plan to Silence News. What is TikTok going to look like in a month?
Hawk discusses the sweeping changes that may soon reshape TikTok. Based on reports from inside the platform, TikTok is preparing to enforce new community guidelines beginning around September 13. These rules could remove political content, news discussions, election coverage, and even conversations about international events.
Hawk focuses on what these changes could mean for creators across the political spectrum, from left to right, and how they may affect voices covering government, law, democracy, and global issues. He also raises questions about TikTok’s possible sale to Larry Ellison and Oracle, and the rumored launch of a replacement platform called M2.
Hawk explains that TikTok’s move appears to be an intentional effort to shift the app away from politics and news toward TikTok Shop and commercial content. He points out that this would leave very little beyond lifestyle, entertainment, and lighthearted clips, cutting off important political satire, commentary, and current events conversations.
With accounts at risk of deletion, Hawk shares his perspective on the First Amendment, the role of private companies, and the broader implications of relying on an app owned and operated by China. He also talks about his plan to transition content to YouTube at Hawk Podcasts, ensuring the conversation continues.
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