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Poland urges Brussels to probe TikTok over AI-generated content

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Poland has asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok after the platform hosted artificial intelligence–generated content calling for Poland to leave the European Union, which authorities said was almost certainly Russian disinformation.

Polish officials said a TikTok profile featuring videos of young women dressed in Polish national colours and promoting an exit from the EU had gained traction in recent weeks before disappearing from the platform. Warsaw argues the content posed risks to public order, information security and democratic processes both in Poland and across the EU.

In a letter to the Commission, Deputy Digitalization Minister Dariusz Standerski said the use of synthetic audiovisual material and the way it was distributed suggested TikTok was failing to meet its obligations as a “Very Large Online Platform” under EU law. A Polish government spokesperson said the videos contained Russian linguistic patterns, pointing to a coordinated disinformation effort.

TikTok said it has been in contact with Polish authorities and removed content where it violated platform rules. A Commission spokesperson confirmed receipt of Poland’s request, noting that under the Digital Services Act (DSA), very large platforms must assess and mitigate risks linked to their services, including those arising from AI-generated content. The Commission added that it had already sought information from TikTok and other platforms in March 2024 on how they address AI-related risks.

EU governments have stepped up scrutiny of social media platforms amid concerns over foreign interference in elections and domestic politics. Last year, the Commission opened formal proceedings against TikTok, which is owned by ByteDance, over its handling of election-related risks, including during Romania’s 2024 presidential vote.

Poland is now urging Brussels to open new proceedings under the DSA, which requires major platforms such as TikTok, Meta’s Facebook and X to remove harmful content. Breaches can result in fines of up to 6% of a company’s global annual turnover.

Verificación en dos pasos: cómo activarla en WhatsApp, Instagram y TikTok para proteger tus cuentas

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Las redes sociales se han convertido en uno de los principales objetivos de los ciberdelincuentes. Cada día se reportan miles de casos de cuentas hackeadas en Instagram, Facebook o TikTok. Una de las formas más eficaces de evitarlo es activar la verificación en dos pasos o autenticación en dos factores (2FA), un sistema que añade una capa extra de seguridad.

Con este método, para acceder a una cuenta no basta con la contraseña: también es necesario un segundo paso de identificación, como recibir un código en el móvil o usar una app de autenticación. Así, incluso si alguien descubre tu contraseña, no podrá iniciar sesión sin ese segundo factor.

Cada plataforma ofrece opciones diferentes. En WhatsApp, la función se activa en Ajustes → Cuenta → Verificación en dos pasos. Solo hay que crear un PIN de seis dígitos y, opcionalmente, añadir un correo electrónico para recuperarlo en caso de olvido.

En Instagram, la opción está en Centro de cuentas → Contraseña y seguridad → Autenticación en dos factores, donde se puede elegir recibir el código por SMS, WhatsApp o una app de autenticación. En TikTok, se accede desde Ajustes y privacidad → Seguridad → Verificación en dos pasos, con tres métodos posibles: SMS, correo electrónico o aplicación.

Los expertos recomiendan usar siempre una app de autenticación (como Google Authenticator, Authy o Microsoft Authenticator) en lugar de SMS, ya que los mensajes pueden ser interceptados mediante ataques de duplicado de SIM.

Si pierdes el móvil, podrás recuperar tus cuentas si tenías configurados métodos de respaldo, como correos alternativos o códigos de recuperación guardados. Si no los tienes, deberás contactar con el servicio técnico y verificar tu identidad.

Además, conviene revisar las sesiones activas en tus redes, cerrar las desconocidas y mantener las contraseñas actualizadas con la ayuda de un gestor de contraseñas seguro.

U.S. lawmaker warns TikTok algorithm licensing deal poses national security risks

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A senior U.S. lawmaker raised fresh concerns Thursday over a proposed licensing deal for TikTok’s algorithm as part of the planned sale of the app’s U.S. operations by its Chinese parent company ByteDance, warning that any continued Chinese influence over the technology could threaten national security.

Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, said he is awaiting a formal briefing on the deal, which would reportedly allow the new U.S. owners of TikTok to license the platform’s algorithm from ByteDance.

“I think anytime you have China with leverage over the algorithm, that’s a problem,” Moolenaar said during remarks at the Hudson Institute, adding that the arrangement could leave room for undue influence.

The White House previously said the agreement meets the national security requirements set out in a 2024 law mandating ByteDance to divest TikTok’s U.S. assets or face a ban. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 25 approving the sale and granting 120 days to complete the transaction.

Under the proposal, ByteDance would retain less than 20% ownership in the new U.S. entity, with Americans holding the remaining board seats. The algorithm, which drives TikTok’s recommendation system, would be retrained and monitored by U.S. security partners.

Moolenaar, however, expressed skepticism that the algorithm could be fully reprogrammed or separated from its Chinese origins, noting, “It’s still very much a work in progress.”

TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment.