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Addicted to the Algorithm

February 23, 2025
Addicted to the Algorithm
Sygne Stole

After TikTok was unavailable for 12 hours on Jan. 19, the app received a 75-day reprieve from President Donald Trump as he tries to find an American buyer. The reaction from students has been mixed: a combination of upset, indifference and concern for their own TikTok addiction.

This in-depth package was coordinated by Clare McRoberts.

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