TikTok has unfollowed accounts tied to Russian media outlets for violating its guidelines by attempting "covert influence" ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
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00:00TikTok has unfollowed accounts tied to Russian media outlets for violating its guidelines by attempting, quote,
00:07covert influence ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
00:11This follows Meta's recent ban on the same entities for foreign interference.
00:16The U.S. Justice Department also charged some Russian media employees for funneling nearly $10 million into a U.S.
00:23company to promote pro-Russian content aimed at influencing American voters.