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TikTok shares measures to combat misinformation ahead of the February 8 elections

TikTok is dedicated to ensuring that its platform remains an authentic source of reliable and factual information

Last updated: 2024/02/05 at 4:41 PM
Published February 5, 2024
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This week on February 8, Pakistan will have its parliamentary election. The app TikTok, which allows users to upload short videos, has announced that it is working to protect electoral integrity and fight misinformation on its platform.

The video-sharing website’s most recent actions show how steadfastly it is committed to preserving a trustworthy, genuine, and safe information environment during this crucial time.

“As the Pakistan General Election nears, TikTok is dedicated to ensuring that its platform remains a source of joy and creativity, while also being an authentic source of reliable and factual information,” the company said in a statement posted on Monday by TikTok Pakistan.

The platform keeps up its support for its community both in Pakistan and around the world, creating a digital space where real material grows and false information is actively fought.

TikTok is working with Agence France-Presse (AFP), a globally renowned fact-checking organization, as its fact-checker to especially target the Pakistani electoral context, building on its strong worldwide framework to combat misinformation.

To further guarantee the integrity of the platform, it collaborates closely with regional community partner organizations in Pakistan. Through these collaborations, TikTok is able to recognize possible disinformation, address it, and provide its community with correct information regarding significant events.

Although the fact-checking partners of TikTok do not themselves regulate material on the platform, their evaluations offer insightful feedback that enables TikTok to make the right decisions in accordance with its Community Guidelines.

Innovative product features are part of the goal of the China-owned video application, which aims to increase user knowledge and participation in preserving platform integrity.

“TikTok has launched the Pakistan Election Center on the platform, which is a dedicated hub, available both in English and Urdu, that will direct users to authoritative information on the election, including voting procedures and locations,” the statement stated.

It further stated that users will be able to quickly recognize and report potentially deceptive content thanks to its user-friendly reporting features. “This user-centric approach fosters a vigilant and responsible community, crucial during the election period.”

The statement went on to say that the platform is dedicated to increasing user knowledge by offering in-app instructions and instructional content.

“These initiatives are designed to equip the community with the necessary skills to discern credible information, thereby reinforcing informed participation in the electoral process,” it stated.

One of the main elements of TikTok’s debunking strategy is the enforcement of its Community Guidelines, which are available in both English and Urdu, the statement stated.

The platform has a multi-pronged strategy that includes deleting content that violates guidelines, rerouting search results to reliable sources, and decreasing the discoverability of unconfirmed information.

“This comprehensive approach ensures that the platform remains a safe space, free from harmful election-related misinformation.”

TikTok said in a statement that cooperation and openness are the cornerstones of its operations. “By working closely with experts, safety advisory councils, and civil society organisations, TikTok enhances its policy framework and ensures the elevation of reliable information sources within the app.”

It further stated that TikTok’s dedication to being a responsible social media platform is emphasized by this collaborative ethos.

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