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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Lawmakers Call for TikTok Probe Over Alleged Censorship of Epstein Files
Caption: EU Lawmakers Call for TikTok Probe Over Alleged Censorship of Epstein Files. A group of 32 left-leaning EU lawmakers has requested an investigation into TikTok, accusing the platform of censoring content related to the Epstein files and U.S. border protests. The lawmakers claim TikTok’s new ownership under Oracle’s Larry Ellison, a Trump ally, has led to censorship favoring the political right, including suppressing content about Epstein and ICE. Users have reported issues with uploading videos, reduced reach, and low view counts on content mentioning Epstein, ICE, and Minnesota, the lawmakers said in their petition to the European Commission. TikTok attributed the disruptions to technical problems with one of its safety systems, insisting there are no rules against sharing content related to Epstein on the platform. The European Commission is already investigating TikTok for potential breaches of its obligations under the Digital Services Act, with scrutiny over systemic risks to freedom of expression. The 32 signatories include MEPs from the Greens, The Left, and the Socialists & Democrats, highlighting concerns over the platform's influence on civic discourse. TikTok’s new ownership deal, which included Oracle and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, resolved a long-running dispute over the platform's U.S. operations but has sparked new concerns over potential political bias. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier praised TikTok’s cooperation with the ongoing investigation, but emphasized that further scrutiny is needed regarding its adherence to EU regulations. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,TikTok,European lawmakers,censorship,Epstein files,U.S. border protests,Digital Services Act,Oracle,Larry Ellison,European Commission,freedom of expression
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