The EU has warned TikTok about “disinformation” spreading on the platform after Hamas’ attack on Israel.
It urged CEO Shou Zi Chew in a letter to “urgently step up” efforts, and spell out “within the next 24 hours” how it is complying with European law.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
It said TikTok needed to be mindful of its popularity with young people.
“TikTok has a particular obligation to protect children & teenagers from violent content and terrorist propaganda as well as death challenges & potentially life-threatening content,” said EU commissioner Thierry Breton in a post on X.
The BBC has approached TikTok for comment.
X was given a similar 24-hour deadline on Tuesday. The firm’s chief executive Linda Yaccarino responded by telling the bloc it had removed or flagged “tens of thousands of pieces of content” since Hamas attacked Israel.
She also said it had removed hundreds of accounts.
The EU has warned TikTok about “disinformation” spreading on the platform after Hamas’ attack on Israel.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
It urged CEO Shou Zi Chew in a letter to “urgently step up” efforts, and spell out “within the next 24 hours” how it is complying with European law.
It said TikTok needed to be mindful of its popularity with young people.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
Social media firms have seen a surge in misinformation about the conflict, including doctored images and mislabelled videos.
It said TikTok needed to be mindful of its popularity with young people.
“TikTok has a particular obligation to protect children & teenagers from violent content and terrorist propaganda as well as death challenges & potentially life-threatening content,” said EU commissioner Thierry Breton in a post on X.
The BBC has approached TikTok for comment.
X was given a similar 24-hour deadline on Tuesday. The firm’s chief executive Linda Yaccarino responded by telling the bloc it had removed or flagged “tens of thousands of pieces of content” since Hamas attacked Israel.
She also said it had removed hundreds of accounts.
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