Despite the ban, TikTok did just fine in expanding around the world, while national and international tech companies rushed to fill the Indian void, in the process transforming th

In 2020, the Chinese-owned video-sharing app faced an exodus of users after the Indian government banned it following clashes between Indian and Chinese military officials along the border.

As governments work on stricter regulations for social media platforms, the fate of TikTok could depend on its ability to address concerns over user data, content moderation, and transparency.