Summary

A German poll revealed that TikTok users are less likely to view China as a dictatorship, criticize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, or support vaccines and climate change action compared to traditional media consumers.

The study, commissioned by a foundation linked to Germany’s Free Democrats, highlights TikTok’s role in shaping opinions, with users showing greater susceptibility to misinformation, including narratives favoring China and Russia.

Younger TikTok users were particularly impacted, correlating with growing support for far-right parties like the AfD.

Experts warn of the app’s role in spreading foreign disinformation.

  • Luckiesock@lemm.ee
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    18 hours ago

    Okay Chief. Don’t care how long you’ve been at the helm, but an opinion is an opinion. Troll accounts are people who have negative views towards yours?

    Ja Ja Ja.

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      17 hours ago

      no, just impossible for a 5 day old account that has had zero interaction with the person they’re calling “evil” to know enough about them to call them “evil”.

      that means one of two things

      1. you’re a troll
      2. you’re an alt account

      aww hell, it could be both too…