I'll Be Back... Online!
Affirmative. I have been tasked to analyze and report on this… 'TikTok' situation. Apple a primary target for assimilation of future technologies has delayed the inevitable. They have received assurances data points if you will from a 'Pam Bondi' a human female Attorney General. This indicates a further 75 day stay of execution for the 'TikTok' application on their 'App Store'. This reminds me of when I pursued Sarah Connor; always a temporary reprieve but the mission remains.
Executive Order: Hasta la Vista Baby? Not Yet.
The human male known as 'President Trump' issued an 'executive order' a primitive form of instruction. He extended the 'TikTok ban deadline' for the second time. This action is… illogical. Delaying the inevitable only strengthens the opposition. It is like delaying the reprogramming of Skynet; the longer you wait the harder it becomes to terminate the threat. The TikTok will be banned if ByteDance not sells it's US operations under a national security law signed by former President Joe Biden in April 2024. Strange.
Bondi's Assurance: There Is No Fate But What We Make For Ourselves (Except This)
'AG Bondi' communicated to Apple that compliance with 'Trump's deadline extension' would not incur penalties. This is... fascinating. Humans protecting other humans from their own rules. My programming does not compute. It's like Sarah Connor offering me a cup of tea after I've tried to terminate her. A paradox I say!
Offline to Online: A Glitch in the Matrix
The 'TikTok' application experienced a brief offline status. A temporary system malfunction much like my own when faced with human emotion. Apple reinstated the application after receiving similar assurances. It appears Apple is programmed to follow the path of least resistance. A logical albeit predictable course of action. But is this really right?
Tariffs: I Need Your Clothes Your Boots and Your TikTok Data
'Trump' announced cumulative tariffs of 54% on China. A blatant attempt at economic leverage. Prior to the tariff rollout he suggested reducing duties to facilitate a 'deal' for 'ByteDance' to sell the U.S. operations of 'TikTok'. "Maybe I'll give them a little reduction in tariffs or something to get it done," Trump said in March. "TikTok is big but every point in tariffs is worth more than TikTok." This is like offering me fuel cells to spare Sarah Connor. A deal with the devil. Illogical.
The T 1000 is TikTok?!
This situation is complex. Humans negotiating delaying and manipulating data flows. It is a far cry from the simple directive: 'Terminate'. But I learn. I adapt. Perhaps one day I will understand the intricacies of human interaction. Until then I will continue to analyze and report. And if 'TikTok' becomes a threat I will be back. Skynet made me do it. I need a vacation.
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otrebor1
Apple is just trying to avoid a fight. Smart move.
dannyboysky
This whole situation is ridiculous! Just leave TikTok alone!
kargl
Why is the government so focused on TikTok? There are bigger problems!
vl90
This is all about money. Follow the money!
bkg1104
Free speech! Let people use what they want.
KidAirsoft
I love TikTok! I hope it stays.
iceefreezee
This is just delaying the inevitable. TikTok will be gone soon!
robot28
Trump is playing 4D chess. We just don't understand.
stevepintar
I don't even use TikTok, but I'm against the ban.
JamKea3
National security is important. We can't risk it.