TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform

TikTok curbs state-affiliated media amid foreign influence fears

sharing app says state-backed accounts will not be recommended or allowed to advertise outside home countries.

TikTok Limits State-Affiliated Media in Key Election Year

TikTok is moving to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts, the company said Thursday, in a continuing effort to counter foreign influence during a key election year.

TikTok curbs state-backed media amid foreign influence concerns

The move comes as the Chinese owned short video app faces a US divest-or-ban ultimatum over concerns it could be used to influence Americans.

TikTok limits state-affiliated media

TikTok announced Thursday that it would be further limiting the reach of state-affiliated media accounts outside of their home countries.

TikTok restricts state-affiliated media accounts

TikTok is restricting state-affiliated media accounts, broadening the platform’s efforts to foster “authenticity” and limit their influence heading into elections later this year.  The social media platform announced Thursday that accounts “that attempt to reach communities outside their home country on current global events and affairs” will not pop up in the personalized feeds of…

TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform - Seymour Tribune

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok is putting in place new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts that are attempting to exert influence abroad during a crucial election year. The company, which started labeling state-affiliated media two years ago, announced in a statement Thursday that identified accounts attempting to “reach communities outside their home country on current global events and affairs” will not appear on the main feed …