"TikTok's lip-synching technology gave it a sonic edge over other video-based platforms, but transformed music discovery in a more problematic way than before."
"The app's viral music phenomena often result in an abundance of hits with few artists able to benefit financially, showing a significant gap in economic sustainability."
"Cory Doctorow’s concept of enshittification illustrates TikTok's transition from a beloved platform capable of audience growth to one focused on profit at the expense of user experience."
"Ignoring algorithm biases and focusing solely on success stories fails to account for systemic issues faced by many artists in the current music landscape."
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