Big Tech Accused of Stonewalling European Social Media Researchers A recent controversy surrounding Romania's presidential election highlights a disturbing trend: Big Tech's complicity in shaping the outcome of democratic processes through targeted disinformation campaigns and selective platform moderation.
At the center of this storm is TikTok, whose opaque algorithms have allowed a network of fake accounts to flood the platform with pro Kremlin propaganda.
The involvement of Russia in promoting Calin Georgescu's candidacy raises eyebrows, particularly given the country's history of meddling in European elections.