Per TikTok’s guidelines, “We do not allow misinformation that may cause significant harm to individuals or society, regardless of intent. We rely on independent fact-checking partners, guidance from public health authorities, and our database of previously fact-checked claims to help assess the accuracy of content.”
The social media giant has removed two of the articles mentioned in The Guardian’s report; In September, TikTok and the World Health Organization announced a year-long partnership to create science-based videos on health and well-being.
