Facebook's Zuckerberg criticises 'TikTok' for censoring protesters


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  • Friday, 18 Oct 2019

Facebook competes directly with 'TikTok', especially among younger audiences. — Reuters

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg attacked the rapidly growing Chinese short-video app, saying it censored political protest, including in the United States.

While delivering an address on free speech at Georgetown University in Washington, Zuckerberg said Facebook social media platforms like WhatsApp were used by protesters and activists everywhere because of its encryption and privacy protection.

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