In other words, Facebook posts and TikTok videos have become munitions in an unfolding “algorithm war,” a high-stakes struggle to shape global perception and public opinion. Among all platforms, TikTok stands out as a prized battleground in this algorithm war. The algorithm war thus has fronts in entertainment and culture as much as in news and politics. The “algorithm war” is in some ways an arms race with no clear end. In conclusion, the “algorithm war” underpins almost every issue we care about, from human rights to public health to climate action.