Legislators Demand TikTok Ban, Cite Pro-Palestinian, Anti-Israel Content
Portfolio Pulse from Aaron Bry
Sen. Josh Hawley and Congressman Mike Gallagher are calling for a ban on TikTok, citing its pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli content. The New York Times reported higher engagement for #FreePalestine than Israeli hashtags on TikTok since an attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. Gallagher suggested China might be influencing content to favor Palestine, but no evidence was provided. The article also explores reasons for TikTok's user base leaning pro-Palestinian, including its young demographic and the app's absence in India, an ally of Israel. Meta Platforms' Instagram and Twitter see more pro-Israel content from Indian users, unlike TikTok.
November 10, 2023 | 9:57 pm
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Meta Platforms' Instagram is mentioned as a platform with a significant number of Indian users who support Israel, contrasting with TikTok's user base and content.
While the article discusses TikTok's content bias, it indirectly references Instagram's broader user base and diverse content. This could be seen as a neutral to slightly positive aspect for Meta, as it highlights Instagram's wider global reach and potentially more balanced content. However, the impact is likely to be minimal in the short term as the focus is on TikTok's regulatory challenges rather than Instagram's content.
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