Because I’m sure those advertisements weren’t curated by digesting user interaction data and selling it to advertisers. And I’m sure those sales aren’t further used to build profiles to sell to advertisers. /s
Just because they got a dumb Stanley cup shilled by their favorite influencer doesn’t mean they’re not ultimately the product.
What product?
the app allows for purchases of stuff that’s advertised.
Ah, I see. Doesn’t change my core point.
Because I’m sure those advertisements weren’t curated by digesting user interaction data and selling it to advertisers. And I’m sure those sales aren’t further used to build profiles to sell to advertisers. /s
Just because they got a dumb Stanley cup shilled by their favorite influencer doesn’t mean they’re not ultimately the product.
Should probably read the article before ceding your point.
Normally I would, but honestly, I think TikTok is a net negative, so my interest in how they get their profits virtually zero.