EU regulators warned TikTok on Thursday for "illegal content and disinformation" related to the conflict between Hamas and Israel on the site, requesting a response from CEO Shou Zi Chew within hours.

European Commissioner Thierry Breton warned Chew in a letter that penalties could be levied if content filtering rules are not followed.

After warnings to X, the website formerly known as Twitter, and Meta earlier this week, Breton addressed this third letter to significant social media platforms.


A recently passed EU law called the Digital Services Act, which Breton discussed this week, became effective for significant internet platforms in August. The law lays out specific requirements for social media businesses to safeguard the safety and privacy of their users.

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Breton claimed that TikTok had disseminated explicit movies and deceptive content on the platform from the start of the battle.

Breton shared the letter on X, saying, "I therefore invite you to urgently step up your efforts, ensure your systems are effective, and report on the crisis measures taken to my team."

A request for comment from TikTok has yet to receive a response.