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Scenarios about 'bytedance'

ByteDance is a Chinese technology company founded in 2012, best known for creating popular applications like TikTok and its Chinese counterpart Douyin. The company represents the rise of Chinese digital innovation and global tech influence in the 21st century, challenging Western dominance in social media and content platforms. In alternate history scenarios, ByteDance's trajectory often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes in US-China tech rivalries, digital sovereignty debates, and the evolution of global information ecosystems.

What If TikTok Was Banned Globally?

Exploring the alternate timeline where coordinated international action resulted in a global ban of TikTok, transforming social media landscapes, digital geopolitics, and reshaping the tech industry's trajectory.