When TikTok briefly went offline in the US, frustrated users immediately channeled their anger towards Mark Zuckerberg and his Meta platforms.
Many TikTok users, feeling abandoned, flooded Zuckerberg's Instagram with angry comments, accusing him of hypocrisy and unfair competition.
This outburst highlighted the intense competition between TikTok and Meta, fueled by concerns about data privacy and national security.
The temporary TikTok ban and the subsequent user backlash underscore the significant influence social media platforms wield and the complexities of data regulation.