TikTok Fails to Block Disinformation Ads Ahead of EU Elections

Global Witness report reveals TikTok approved all test ads containing false political information, raising concerns about election integrity.

TikTok approved 16 disinformation ads, while YouTube and X caught most or all of them.
The ads included false claims about voting procedures and public safety threats.
TikTok attributed the approval to 'human error' and has since implemented new safeguards.
Global Witness submitted a complaint to Irish regulators over potential EU rule violations.
The EU's Digital Services Act mandates major platforms to mitigate electoral interference risks.