n a recent move, TikTok has banned videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America. The video-sharing platform cited its policy against promoting terrorism and extremism as the reason for the ban.
Background
Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America is a propaganda video that was released in 2002, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. In the video, bin Laden threatens the United States and its allies and calls for Muslims to rise up against the West.
TikTok’s Decision
TikTok’s decision to prohibit videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America is a welcome move. The video is a dangerous and hateful piece of propaganda that has no place on a platform that is used by millions of people around the world.
Preventing the Spread of Hate Speech
TikTok’s ban on videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America is a step in the right direction in preventing the spread of hate speech and extremism on the platform. The company has a responsibility to ensure that its platform is not used to promote violence and hatred.
Other Platforms Should Follow Suit
TikTok is not the only platform that should be taking action against videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s Letter to America. Other social media platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, should also ban videos promoting the propaganda video.