The report depicts a typical political power struggle where TikTok serves as a sacrificial lamb. The underlying concerns seem more to be about fear of change and the struggle for control over technology, rather than genuine concern for user privacy and safety. Mentioning China’s ‘Digital Silk Road’ initiative is akin to speaking of an invisible war, with TikTok becoming a pawn on the battlefield. For the U.S. government, the ban seems to be an exercise in political correctness, overlooking potential harm to freedom of speech and technological development.