TikTok activates a specialized task force following the disturbances in Barcelona

In response to recent disturbances in Barcelona, TikTok has activated a specialized task force and enhanced moderation efforts. The platform condemns violence and prohibits content that incites it. Measures include proactive checks and technology to detect infringing content, as well as blocking searches related to violence. TikTok is also temporarily restricting monetization features for live streams related to protests to prevent financial exploitation. The Catalan Interior Minister has urged messaging platforms to shut down chats inciting chaos. Authorities are seeking judicial permission to trace networks involved in organizing the protests, which led to violence and arrests.