Social media accounts promoted Călin Georgescu without flagging political ads, MEPs hear
TikTok has admitted that it took down a “cluster” of accounts backing a pro-Russian far-right nationalist who has emerged as the lead contender in Romania’s presidential election. Brie Pegum, global head of product at the Chinese social media company, was grilled by the European parliament on Tuesday over the role the platform played in the Romanian vote.
The Romanian Constitutional Court ordered a vote recount following suspicions of foul play and foreign interference, particularly by Russia. But the second tally showed no significant differences and the top court certified the result on Monday. Greer said TikTok had 6,000 content moderators in Europe including 95 who speak Romanian, along with a fact-checking company partner.
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