TikTok Imposes New Limits on State-Affiliated Media to Combat Foreign Influence

The platform disrupts 15 covert influence operations and introduces stricter policies during a crucial election year.

State-affiliated media accounts will be restricted from appearing in the 'For You' feed and advertising outside their home countries.
TikTok identified and disrupted 15 influence operations with 3,001 associated accounts in the first four months of 2024.
The company removed networks amplifying political narratives in countries like Indonesia, the UK, and the US.
TikTok's new transparency report will detail efforts to counter covert influence operations.
The move comes amid US pressure for TikTok to divest from its Chinese owners or face a potential ban.