TikTok Denies Bias Amid Accusations of Amplifying Pro-Palestinian Content

Company Defends Algorithm, Cites Pre-existing Youth Sentiment, Amid Calls for US Ban

TikTok has denied allegations that it is amplifying pro-Palestinian content, stating that its recommendation algorithm does not 'take sides'.
US politicians have accused TikTok of 'brainwashing' young users against Israel, pointing to the popularity of pro-Palestinian content on the platform.
TikTok highlighted that younger generations, particularly millennials, are more likely to be pro-Palestinian, a trend that predates the existence of the app.
The company has removed over 925,000 videos related to the Israel-Hamas conflict for violating its policies around violence, hate speech, misinformation and terrorism.
TikTok's defense comes amid renewed calls for the app to be banned in the US over its links to China and alleged bias in content promotion.