The international NGO Global Witness tested TikTok's moderation by submitting 28 adverts with false claims about voting in Ireland's election, leading to serious concerns regarding disinformation.
Of the 28 adverts containing disinformation, 11 were approved by TikTok, with questionable claims including the requirement of two Covid-19 vaccinations to vote and casting votes on Facebook.
TikTok did not allow these misinformation ads to publish but acknowledged significant weaknesses in their moderation system, raising alarms about potential voter misinformation.
A TikTok spokesperson emphasized their commitment to enforce a ban on political advertising and stated that the majority of submitted ads were correctly rejected.
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