TikTok removes accounts linked to Russian media groups for ‘engaging in covert influence operations’

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts ahead of U.S. election

TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The short-form video sharing company said Monday the changes affect accounts associated with TV-Novosti—the parent organization of the Russian state media RT—and Rossiya Segodnya, the entity behind Kremlin news agencies RIA Novosti and Sputnik. The U.S. Department of Justice has said that Moscow r…

TikTok removes Russian media accounts for 'covert influence operations'

The US Department of Justice has said that Moscow remains the primary threat to elections in November

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for ‘covert influence operations’ ahead of US election

TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence' operations

TikTok removed accounts linked to Russian state media outlets for allegedly engaging in covert influence operations ahead of the U.S. election. TikTok previously restricted the Russian state media accounts’ visibility in the European Union and United Kingdom. The social media company cited violations of community guidelines, particularly the ban on deceptive behavior. TikTok defined these alleged Russian operations as “coordinated, inauthentic b…

TikTok Permanently Removes Russian State Media Accounts Over Influence Operations

TikTok has banned accounts linked to Russian state media to address covert influence efforts, enhancing its fight against disinformation ahead of U.S. elections.