TikTok’s New Measures Against Influence Campaigns
Blocking International Influence Campaigns
TikTok has announced that it will block accounts attempting to reach international audiences on topics such as global events and affairs. These accounts will be restricted from appearing in the For You feed, which is a key feature for driving reach and engagement on the platform. Additionally, these accounts will not be allowed to advertise outside their home countries.
Addressing Coordinated Authentic Behavior
This move comes as TikTok faces scrutiny over “coordinated authentic behavior” that might aim to influence elections. For instance, Russian organizations were found to have spread misinformation during the 2016 elections.
“coordinated authentic behavior” that could be an effort to influence midterm elections; Russian organizations had ” to push misinformation around the 2016 elections.
Influence Campaigns Beyond Foreign Interests
Influence campaigns are not just a foreign issue. In 2022, platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp identified and removed a campaign that promoted US interests to international audiences while also criticizing adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran. For more details, you can read the full article on The New York Times.
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TikTok really cracking down on those covert ops, huh?
Influence campaigns on TikTok? It’s about time they cleaned house!
Wonder who’s behind those influence campaigns TikTok shut down!
Sapphirec: Surprised they even caught a dozen, imagine how many slipped by!