💨 Abstract

Whistleblowers from TikTok and Meta have revealed that the companies prioritized engagement over safety, allowing harmful content on users' feeds. A BBC documentary, "Inside the Rage Machine," explores how these platforms promoted harmful content to increase views. Whistleblowers allege that Meta encouraged 'borderline harmful content' to compete with TikTok, while TikTok prioritized political content over reports of harm to children. Both companies deny these claims, asserting their commitment to user safety.

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