TikTok Says It's Not the Algorithm, Teens Are Just Pro-Palestine
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In a blog post, the company denied allegations that it has been promoting pro-Palestine content in an effort to sway American opinion.

TikTok says it’s not the algorithm, teens are just pro-Palestine — The company denied allegations that it has been promoting pro-Palestine content in an effort to sway American opinion::In a blog post, the company denied allegations that it has been promoting pro-Palestine content in an effort to sway American opinion.

  • 𝕽𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖎𝖊𝖘𝖙@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 year ago

    And conversely the Israeli government is known for its commitment to accuracy and preventing misinformation right?

    I agree disinformation is an issue, but it’s an issue across the board on both sides of any issue

    • pohart@programming.devEnglish
      8·
      1 year ago

      I’m skeptical that hamas has the resources to spread much misinformation to us. This doesn’t feel like a “both sides” time.

      • galloog1@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        They literally have the government platform in Gaza and are for some reason believed at face value despite being more wrong than right. They are also amplified by multiple Arab states and their state run news organizations.

        • pohart@programming.devEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Right. I don’t think the Palestinian government has the propaganda resources to match the combined Israeli and US governments.