As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, TikTok was filled with live streams of people braving the storm, showing the confusion of real-time events juxtaposed with viral controversies.
While on-the-ground livestreams provided raw, unfiltered views of Hurricane Milton, they also raised questions about authenticity and context, blurring the line between reality and staged content.
TikTok, with its unique algorithm, has begun to amplify controversial personalities amidst natural disasters, turning incidents into sensational stories at the cost of authentic experiences.
The phenomenon of live-streaming during extreme weather events highlights a new relationship with journalism, where viewers engage directly with citizens documenting their experiences, albeit with mixed clarity.
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