Romania's Election Upset: TikTok's Role in Georgescu's Rise
In Romania's first-round presidential election, independent candidate Calin Georgescu, largely unknown before the election and heavily reliant on TikTok, surprisingly won, alarming many due to his pro-Putin stance and spread of misinformation; Romania is investigating TikTok's potential role in his ...
Romania's Election Upset: TikTok's Role in Georgescu's Rise
In Romania's first-round presidential election, independent candidate Calin Georgescu, largely unknown before the election and heavily reliant on TikTok, surprisingly won, alarming many due to his pro-Putin stance and spread of misinformation; Romania is investigating TikTok's potential role in his ...
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56% Bias Score
Sabrina Carpenter Tops TikTok US Artists in 2024 Amidst Potential Ban
Sabrina Carpenter was TikTok's most popular US artist in 2024, generating over 15 million video creations; her success, along with that of other TikTok stars, demonstrates the app's impact on the music industry, despite a potential US ban.
Sabrina Carpenter Tops TikTok US Artists in 2024 Amidst Potential Ban
Sabrina Carpenter was TikTok's most popular US artist in 2024, generating over 15 million video creations; her success, along with that of other TikTok stars, demonstrates the app's impact on the music industry, despite a potential US ban.
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32% Bias Score
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
TikTok and DUBAWA Partner to Combat Ghana Election Misinformation
TikTok and DUBAWA Ghana partnered to fight election misinformation in Ghana through an in-app Election Centre, media literacy videos in English and Twi, and influencer training, aiming for a more informed electorate.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
TikTok Under Scrutiny After Romanian Election
Following Romania's presidential elections, the European Parliament questioned TikTok about its content moderation practices amid concerns about the influence of the platform on the election outcome, which saw independent candidate Calin Georgescu win the first round with 22.95% of the vote thanks t...
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32% Bias Score
Controversial Presidential Race Casts Shadow on Romanian Parliamentary Elections
Romanian voters cast ballots in parliamentary elections on Sunday, following a contentious presidential race where independent far-right candidate Calin Georgescu secured nearly 23% of the vote in the first round, raising concerns about foreign interference and the country's political trajectory.
Controversial Presidential Race Casts Shadow on Romanian Parliamentary Elections
Romanian voters cast ballots in parliamentary elections on Sunday, following a contentious presidential race where independent far-right candidate Calin Georgescu secured nearly 23% of the vote in the first round, raising concerns about foreign interference and the country's political trajectory.
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48% Bias Score
Romanian Election Fraud Allegations Spark Investigations
In Romania's surprise presidential election, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu advanced to a runoff, prompting investigations into cyberattacks, alleged TikTok bias, and a mandated vote recount amid concerns about Russian interference and potential election fraud.
Romanian Election Fraud Allegations Spark Investigations
In Romania's surprise presidential election, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu advanced to a runoff, prompting investigations into cyberattacks, alleged TikTok bias, and a mandated vote recount amid concerns about Russian interference and potential election fraud.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Interference in Romanian Presidential Elections
Based on declassified documents, Romanian intelligence agencies allege that Russia orchestrated a sophisticated campaign to influence the first round of Romania's presidential elections, employing AI-generated disinformation, online networks, and manipulated influencers to promote independent candid...
Russia's Interference in Romanian Presidential Elections
Based on declassified documents, Romanian intelligence agencies allege that Russia orchestrated a sophisticated campaign to influence the first round of Romania's presidential elections, employing AI-generated disinformation, online networks, and manipulated influencers to promote independent candid...
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Feud Leads to Shooting, Arrest in Milan
Morello Bevilacqua was arrested for shooting Antonio Abbruzzese in Milan on April 9th after a social media dispute on TikTok escalated; the victim did not cooperate with the investigation.
TikTok Feud Leads to Shooting, Arrest in Milan
Morello Bevilacqua was arrested for shooting Antonio Abbruzzese in Milan on April 9th after a social media dispute on TikTok escalated; the victim did not cooperate with the investigation.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
TikTok Removes Networks Meddling in Romanian Elections
TikTok removed several networks interfering in Romania's election, including a pro-Georgescu network with 1,781 followers, after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected success fueled by a 92.8 million-view TikTok account.
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40% Bias Score
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
Romanian Presidential Election Result Casts Shadow on Upcoming Parliamentary Vote
Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who ran his campaign exclusively on TikTok, won the first round of Romania's presidential election with 23% of the vote, sparking concerns of foul play and foreign interference due to his pro-Putin stance; this outcome overshadows the upcoming parliamentary elec...
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48% Bias Score
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Orders Vote Recount Amidst TikTok Bias Allegations
Following allegations of TikTok bias favoring the surprise winner Calin Georgescu (23% of the vote), Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a full vote recount, unprecedented in the country's post-communist history, prompting investigations and calls for suspension of TikTok.
Romania Orders Vote Recount Amidst TikTok Bias Allegations
Following allegations of TikTok bias favoring the surprise winner Calin Georgescu (23% of the vote), Romania's Constitutional Court ordered a full vote recount, unprecedented in the country's post-communist history, prompting investigations and calls for suspension of TikTok.
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52% Bias Score