As of: February 15, 2024, 10:37 p.m
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TikTok takes action against misinformation and political advertising ahead of European elections, strengthens election integrity with expert teams and trustworthy information.
TikTok, operated by Bytedance, is taking strict measures during the European elections to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
Political advertising remains prohibited in order to prevent abuse and the spread of false information by parties or politicians.
A specialized “control room” from the Trust and Security Department will be set up to combat misinformation and limit the reach of problematic content.
Meta also recently throttled the distribution of political content on Instagram and Facebook.
TikTok takes action against misinformation and political advertising ahead of European elections, strengthens election integrity with expert teams and trustworthy information.
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Providing trustworthy information
TikTok provides election information pages for all 27 EU member states to provide users with reliable details about election processes and candidates.
The platform also works with international fact-checkers to ensure content accuracy.
It was also recently decided that end-to-end encryption should become mandatory.
Use of modern technology and expertise
With over 6,000 moderators and 40,000 security experts, TikTok uses advanced technologies to detect policy violations early and remove unwanted content.
An investment of over $2 billion worldwide underlines the commitment to security and protection against manipulative content, particularly in the context of the European elections.
TikTok's initiative to combat political misinformation and ensure election integrity demonstrates its commitment to being a responsible platform.
Through preventative measures and promoting media literacy among its users, TikTok actively contributes to maintaining a fair and transparent electoral process.
There has also recently been more protection for young people on Instagram, as NEXTG.tv reports.