Facebook and TikTok are in an ugly war for our time and attention

.thereidout Blog: A new report reveals some of the dubious ways Facebook has tried to turn public opinion against the rising social media star.

Wednesday that Facebook hired the conservative consulting firm Targeted Victory to help whip up fear, public outrage and congressional scrutiny of TikTok. The details offer insight into what’s become something of a cold war between social media platforms — particularly Facebook — that engage in sleazy behavior to gain our trust and our time.

It's no surprise Facebook is desperate to hurt TikTok's standing. Mark Zuckerberg's tech giant has faced intense scrutiny in recent years over its role in spreading disinformation, including during the 2016 election cycle. And last year,

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