- cross-posted to:
- europe
- cross-posted to:
- europe
Summary
A German poll revealed that TikTok users are less likely to view China as a dictatorship, criticize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, or support vaccines and climate change action compared to traditional media consumers.
The study, commissioned by a foundation linked to Germany’s Free Democrats, highlights TikTok’s role in shaping opinions, with users showing greater susceptibility to misinformation, including narratives favoring China and Russia.
Younger TikTok users were particularly impacted, correlating with growing support for far-right parties like the AfD.
Experts warn of the app’s role in spreading foreign disinformation.
Are they not participating in the 2-minute hate anymore? What a tragedy!!! Maybe if imperial news pushes an even stronger narrative against TikTok while completely ignoring their own endless propaganda…
Imperial? Between Germany and China there’s one country that claims territory belonging to virtually all of its neighbours - hint, that country is not Germany.