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TikTok suspends covert network targeting Ireland with 95,000 followers

The social media platform found a network of 72 accounts were being used to spread disinformation

TikTok published the data as part of a new code of conduct laid out by the European Commission. Picture: Chesnot/Getty Images

TikTok has discovered and suspended a network of 72 accounts with 94,743 followers that was being used to spread divisive content in Ireland and intensify social media conflict.

The network was identified and suspended earlier this year, with the information being made public on Thursday in data submitted to the European Commission. TikTok submitted the information in line with a new code of conduct that is in place for major tech companies to report disinformation ...