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TikTok will now require \u201cmandatory verification\u201d for US-based political accounts.<\/p>\n
The video-sharing platform has also announced plans to ban all political fundraising on the TikTok app.<\/p>\n
In a blog post, Blake Chandlee, the president of global business solutions at TikTok, explained: \u201cTikTok is an entertainment platform where people come to share their stories, and understand other people\u2019s experiences, too. Those stories can touch on all aspects of their lives, including current events like elections and political issues. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs we have set out before, we want to continue to develop policies that foster and promote a positive environment that brings people together, not divide them. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe do that currently by working to keep harmful misinformation off the platform, prohibiting political advertising, and connecting our community with authoritative information about elections. <\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we are building on that approach by making a series of changes to government, politician, and political party accounts that we believe will help ensure TikTok remains a fun, positive and joyful experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blake also suggested that TikTok\u2019s policy could be introduced in other countries in the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\n
Blake said: \u201cVerification lets our community know an account is authentic and belongs to the user it represents, which is a way to build trust between high-profile creators and their community. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhile many political accounts have added the verified badge to their profile already, doing so is currently optional. Starting today in the US, we\u2019ll be trialling mandatory verification for accounts belonging to governments, politicians, and political parties through the midterm elections.\u201d<\/p>\n
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