Yes, Google owns Android as a whole, but (almost?) every single OEM customizes Android for their purposes. That is not the same thing.

Base Android (AOSP) is not, what you probably mean is Google Android.

Look at GrapheneOS, that is a usable, privacy-focused Android without bloat.

That is true for all social media. Everything is being used for disinformation campaigns, that is not why TikTok is being banned.

What is the traffic? How did you look at it?

Dreams.