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TikTok ‘absolutely confident’ in its handling of Dublin riots content

Social media platforms accused of ‘failing’ to stop the spread of disinformation and hateful content by TDs in public hearing

Dublin riots: social media companies came under fire for their response to the violence in the capital two weeks ago. Picture: PA

TikTok is “absolutely confident” in its handling of disinformation and hateful content during the Dublin riots, its Irish policy lead told a hearing with politicians.

Along with Google and Meta, TikTok was questioned on Wednesday by members of the Oireachtas media committee about its ability to curb the spread of damaging materials – with TDs urging the platforms to step up their efforts in the aftermath of the riots.

Christopher O’Sullivan, the Fianna Fáil TD, ...