After TikTok established a joint venture in the U.S., user uninstalls surged by nearly 150%, and creators criticized the out-of-control review mechanism

After TikTok established a joint venture in the United States, the rate at which users uninstalled the app significantly accelerated, with daily uninstalls in the past 5 days increasing by nearly 150% compared to the previous three months. Users have expressed concerns about the new privacy policy, and some creators have voiced skepticism about the joint venture on social media, even deleting their TikTok accounts. The new policy involves the collection of sensitive information, including race and sexual orientation. Although it has sparked widespread discussion, these terms have been present in the policy since August 2024