Senators in France have called on the government to suspend TikTok in France if the social network does not clarify the nature of its links with the Chinese authorities before January 1, 2024.
A commission of lawmakers also intends to “hold (TikTok) responsible for its content”, because of its “active role” on the videos it broadcasts, in particular by acting “in a targeted way on the operation of its recommendation algorithm”, while social networks are accused of amplifying tensions during the recent urban riots in France.
“These contents could be biased for the benefit of Chinese authorities concerned about fueling unrest likely to weaken the image of democracy,” the commission’s report added.
