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28 Sep 2024

Ethiopia: NGO alleges Tik Tok is fueling geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa region; incl company response

Global Voices published an article citing social media platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook as key players in a digital war where misinformation is stoking nationalist fervor and increasing the risk of real-world violence. As news of the Egypt-Somalia alliance spread, TikTok and other social media platforms were flooded with celebratory videos, many of which relied on AI-generated content and manipulated footage.

Tik Tok responded to the allegations by stating that the company’s trust and safety team had reviewed the videos referenced in the article and taken action on content and accounts that violate Community Guidelines. The company also stated that it recognizes that tactics can evolve quickly and will continue monitoring and removing content that incites violence or promotes hateful ideologies and harmful misinformation.

Tik Tok's response can be read in full below.

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