TikTok says 98pc of harmful content removed before being seen in Australia
TikTok reported that 98 percent of harmful content was removed before reaching users in Australia during the first quarter of 2026. Global head of policy, trust and safety, Zachary Hecht, testified before a royal commission, stating over 250,000 videos were taken down for guideline breaches, amidst rising antisemitic content since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 01:49 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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