TikTok is Gen Z’s dangerous version of Google

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You might think kids just use TikTok to waste time watching cat videos and doing silly dances. But they’re actually using it to learn about the world and form opinions — because TikTok is the new Google for Gen Z. According to a new report from Search Engine Journal, 64% of those 27 and under are using TikTok as a search tool. Rather than turn to Google — or a book — to ask a question or look for a recommendation, TikTok users are seeking out influencers and video creators on a foreign-owned app for answers on everything from medical...