Temu became popular through aggressive marketing and gained traction; but questionable business practices and labour conditions raise concerns. It offers very low prices through connecting directly with Chinese factories but this model requires intense cost cutting that exploits workers and data privacy. While consumers enjoy savings, the sustainability and ethics are questionable as Temu continues to grow rapidly both in China and expanding abroad.
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The video discusses concerns around privacy and data collection by the Chinese e-commerce company Temu. It notes allegations that Teemu injects code to track user activity even off its app and collects extensive personal information without consent. While products are cheap due to exploitation, this raises ethical dilemmas. Lawsuits have been filed against Teemu’s parent company for similar violations. Users are left wary but still drawn to deals, highlighting challenges regulating massive platforms. Overall, the summary questions the balance between open markets, privacy and proper oversight.
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