This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
November 4, 2019, marked a turning point in the tech industry. For years, American big tech companies had dominated the market with little competition. However, the arrival of TikTok, a Chinese social media app, changed the landscape.
With its addictive short-form videos and user-friendly interface, TikTok quickly gained popularity among teenagers. Silicon Valley, home to many of the world's top tech companies, took notice and began to stage an intervention.
