Social mobilization and TikTok: a study challenges the role played by the platform in violence

Sébastien Lecornu emphasized the significant role of social media in facilitating illicit coordination during protests. He requested internet providers to prepare for potential access cuts to major platforms to prevent violence similar to past events. Researchers analyzed nearly one million videos from TikTok, which garnered billions of views and millions of comments, to assess the impact of these platforms on mobilizations. The study highlights TikTok's popularity among youth and its scrutiny by authorities.