Facebook, Youtube, Tiktok urged to control fake info
Facebook, Youtube, Tiktok urged to control fake info
By SHARLYN VIVO
Bulatlat.com
MANILA — A youth partylist here wrote an open letter to social media giants Facebook, Youtube, and TikTok, urging these platforms to implement stricter measures in fighting the spread of disinformation as the national elections here in the Philippines draw near.
In a Facebook post, Kabataan Partylist first nominee Raoul Manuel said these social media platforms may be weaponized to spread false information in an attempt to deceive the public.
“Respective managements of online platforms are not taking enough steps to address how politicians use social media apps to peddle lies to thousands and even millions of citizens. These companies should not serve as conduits for historical distortion that assists in installing tyrants to top government positions,” said Manuel.
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