Technology
TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand
Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate and misinformation emerging after Palestinian Islamist group Hamas' attack on Israel.
EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday gave TikTok 24 hours to detail measures taken to counter the spread of disinformation related to the Middle East coNFLict. He also opened a probe into Elon Musk's X.
TikTok listed in a statement the actions it had taken, although it declined to say how it had specifically replied to Breton.
"TikTok stands against terrorism. We are shocked and appalled by the horrific acts of terror in Israel last week. We are also deeply saddened by the intensifying humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza," TikTok said.
TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, said its actions included launching a command centre, enhancing its automated detection systems to remove graphic and violent content and adding more moderators who speak Arabic and Hebrew.
It was also removing content that attacks or mocks victims of violence or incites violence, had added restrictions on eligibility for its live broadcast feature and was cooperating with law enforcement agencies and engaging with experts.
-
Technology8h ago
Sending 'touch' over the internet could soon be as easy as sending a video with new haptic file format
-
Technology10h ago
Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders
-
Technology12h ago
Indian shares rebound led by IT sector after five-session decline
-
Technology12h ago
FAA clears SpaceX's Falcon 9 for space return
-
Technology18h ago
Reason behind social media slowdown in Pakistan revealed
-
Technology18h ago
Chinese scientists detect universe's highest energy gamma-ray line
-
Technology1d ago
AI to replace 85 million jobs by 2025: WEF report
-
Technology1d ago
Historic Russian Kremlins: Preserving heritage through architecture