TikTok shadow-banned LGBT+ hashtags globally, admits censorship
TikTok admitted to shadow-banning hashtags including 'gay', 'lesbian', and 'transgender' in several languages after an Australian think tank report revealed the censorship. The automated moderation system restricted the visibility of these hashtags without notifying users, affecting LGBT+ content worldwide. TikTok claimed the restrictions were due to local laws or mistaken classification and said they are reviewing the terms.
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